Which has better reviews, Github README or WP Github Gist?

Github README has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 4 reviews) compared to WP Github Gist (1.0★ from 1 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Github README or WP Github Gist?

Github README holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 1.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Github README or WP Github Gist?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Github README has the deeper published review base (4 vs 1), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Github README typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4 reviews). WP Github Gist typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Github README and WP Github Gist?

Migration support varies by app and category. Github README and WP Github Gist both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from WP Github Gist" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

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Github README vs WP Github Gist

Name: Github README
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Github README

5.0·4reviews·20+installs

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Field-level data

	Github README	WP Github Gist
Tagline	—	—
Description	812 / 5000 chars16% used	2576 / 5000 chars52% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Jason Stallings	Sudar Muthu
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Last updated	—	—

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Feature comparison between Github README and WP Github Gist
Metric	Github README	WP Github Gist
Rating	★ 5.0 ★	1.0 ★
Total reviews	★ 4	1
Active installs	20+	40+
Free plan	—	—

3. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Github README

Github README is a plugin that allows you to embed markdown from GitHub in a page or post using a simple shortcode. Usage: github_readme This shortcode embeds the project’s readme. [github_readme repo=”octalmage/Marknote”] You can also trim lines from the top of the readme using the “trim” option: [github_readme repo=”octalmage/Marknote” trim=”3″] This is useful for removing titles since your page/post will most likely already have one. github_markdown This shortcode embeds any markdown file found in the repository. [github_markdown repo=”octalmage/Marknote” file=”README.md”] trim, branch, and cache (seconds to cache) also supported. github_wikipage This shortcode embeds pages from a project’s wiki. [github_wikipage repo=”octalmage/Marknote” page=”Syntax”] trim and cache also supported.

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WP Github Gist

WP Github Gist WordPress Plugin, provides the ability to embed gist and files from Github in your blog posts or pages. Even though Github doesn’t provide a way to embed files, this Plugin still works by using the gist-it service. Features Embed Gist To embed a gist you have to use the following shortcode [gist id = "{GIST_ID}" file = "{GIST_FILE}" width = "{WIDTH}" height = "{HEIGHT}"] The following are the different attributes that you can use in the shortcode id – Id of your gist. file – File inside gist that you want to display. If there is only one file in the gist, then you can ignore this. width – Width of the code wrapper. Default is 100%. height – Height of the code wrapper. Default is 100%. eg: [gist id = "12345" file = "myfile" width = "100%" height = "100%"] Embed Github files To embed a github file you have to use the following shortcode [github file = "{GITHUB_FILE}" start_line = "{START_LINE}" end_line = "{END_LINE}"] {GITHUB_FILE} – full path to your github file. eg: If you want to embed https://github.com/sudar/MissileLauncher/blob/master/MissileLauncher.cpp then {GITHUB_FILE} would be /sudar/MissileLauncher/blob/master/MissileLauncher.cpp {START_LINE} – If you want to embed only part of the file, then you can specify the starting line number (optional) {END_LINE} – If you want to embed only part of the file, then you can specify the ending line number (optional) eg: [github file = "/sudar/MissileLauncher/blob/master/MissileLauncher.cpp"] if you want to embed only part of the file, then you can specify the start and end line as well [github file = "/sudar/MissileLauncher/blob/master/MissileLauncher.cpp" start_line = "10" end_line = "20"] Changing Gist-it server By default, this Plugin uses my own gist-it server which is hosted on a free Google App Engine account. If you expect significant amount of traffic to your blog, then do consider using your own gist-it server. You can follow the instructions to deploy your own gist-it server and then go to the settings page to change the url. Translation The pot file is available with the Plugin. If you are willing to do translation for the Plugin, use the pot file to create the .po files for your language and let me know. I will add it to the Plugin after giving credit to you. Support Support for the Plugin is available from the Plugin’s home page. If you have any questions or suggestions, do leave a comment there or contact me in twitter. Readme Generator This Readme file was generated using wp-readme, which generates readme files for WordPress Plugins.

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github13×2.97%

Github README vs WP Github Gist

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Which has better reviews, Github README or WP Github Gist?

Should I choose Github README or WP Github Gist?

Which is faster to set up, Github README or WP Github Gist?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Github README and WP Github Gist?

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