My Plugin Information – Fetch Data from WordPress.org
Want to display information about any plugin hosted on WordPress.org? This plugin lets you fetch and display details like version, active installs, ratings, changelog, and more using a simple shortcode. Data is pulled from the WordPress.org Plugin API, cached locally for performance, and automatical
Want to display information about any plugin hosted on WordPress.org?
This plugin lets you fetch and display details like version, active installs, ratings, changelog, and more using a simple shortcode. Data is pulled from the WordPress.org Plugin API, cached locally for performance, and automatically refreshed every hour.
Perfect for plugin developers who want to show up-to-date info about their own plugins on their site.
If you find this plugin useful, please consider leaving a review . It helps others discover the plugin and supports continued development.
- 01Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
- 02Search for “My Plugin Information” and click Install Now .
- 03Activate the plugin.
- 04Add a shortcode like [mpi slug="plugin-slug" field="version"] to any post, page, or widget area.
- 05Replace plugin-slug with the actual slug of the plugin you want to display information for.
For advanced usage examples and developer functions, see the documentation on Themeist .
Frequently asked questions.
How to get support?
You can visit the support forum and start a discussion if needed.
Where can I report bugs or contribute?
You can report issues or contribute to the plugin on GitHub .
How often is the plugin data updated?
The plugin uses transients and fetches fresh data from WordPress.org every hour by default.
Can I change how long the plugin data is cached?
Yes, there is a filter available to change the transient expiration time. Useful if you want shorter or longer cache duration depending on your needs.
