EZ SHORTCURL Shortcodes to Fetch and Parse External Content
Use the shortcodes remote_get and preg_replace to fetch external content and parse it to use on your page or post.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 5
- Active installs
- 70+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 16 Dec 2017
- Added
- Dec 2012
- Requires WP
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- WP 4.9.31
- Downloads
- 13,682
Our analysis
AI-assistedEZ SHORTCURL is a WordPress plugin that allows you to fetch and parse external content using shortcodes. You can use the 'remote_get' shortcode with a specified URL to insert content directly into your posts or pages, and further refine what is displayed using parameters like 'start' and 'stop'. Additionally, the plugin offers a 'preg_replace' shortcode for content manipulation.
This plugin is suitable for users who have a clear understanding of how to work with shortcodes and are looking to integrate external content into their WordPress site effectively.
Best for: Users with technical knowledge who want to integrate external content into their WordPress site.
What it does well
- ✓Fetches content from external URLs
- ✓Allows parsing of specific content sections
- ✓Includes content manipulation features
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on user experience
- •Last updated in December 2017
- •Tested only up to WordPress 4.9.31
Verdict
EZ SHORTCURL offers useful functionality for fetching and parsing external content, but its outdated status may limit compatibility with newer WordPress versions.
From the developer
Eli's own description of EZ SHORTCURL Shortcodes to Fetch and Parse External Content, lightly tidied.
Use the shortcode “remote_get” with the parameter “url” to insert the content from that url into your page or post. You can also use parameters like start and stop (or end) to parse out a specific part of the content that you wish to display.
Now you can also wrap any content in the “preg_replace” shortcode to manipulate it into the desired format. Tricky stuff, but very powerful, if you know what you’re doing.
Updated December 16th