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Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content

by Ovidiu Purdea

 ·  Current rank #33020

Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#33020
Peak #32321
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
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).

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Details

AuthorOvidiu Purdea
Current version3.04.26
Versions released
Last updated2013-12-30
Added to directory2013-12-07
Requires WordPress2.7+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
curlpreg_replaceshortcodewp_remote_get

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.