Active installs
20+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#25194
Peak #25194
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
4.5K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- External Content currently ranks #25194 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.4.0, shipped on Jan 3, 2016 (3,869 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | Thorsten Frommen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2016-01-03 |
| Added to directory | 2015-05-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.9.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin registers a custom post type to handle external content like any other post. The post permalink is replaced by a custom post meta that hol …
Frequently asked questions
Is External Content a free plugin?
Yes — External Content is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use External Content?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is External Content?
As of August 7, 2026, External Content ranks #25194 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was External Content last updated?
External Content was last updated on January 3, 2016 (version 1.4.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes External Content?
External Content is developed by Thorsten Frommen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2015.
