Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#33020
Peak #32321
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.7K
Days tracked
2
1 day▼ 699
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content currently ranks #33020 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #32321, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.04.26, shipped on Dec 30, 2013 (4,603 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Ovidiu Purdea |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.04.26 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2013-12-30 |
| Added to directory | 2013-12-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Use the remote_get and preg_replace shortcodes to fetch external content and parse it to use on your page or post.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content a free plugin?
Yes — Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content?
As of August 7, 2026, Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content ranks #33020 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #32321.
When was Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content last updated?
Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content was last updated on December 30, 2013 (version 3.04.26).
Who makes Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content?
Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content is developed by Ovidiu Purdea. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2013.
