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Active Installs
5K
Total Downloads
12
Avg Rating
5.0/5.0
Support Resolution
0%
WP.org Rank
#3,098
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Active Installs
5K
Daily Downloads
2/day avg
Rankings & Growth
Install Health Score
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-15
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Rating Breakdown
Support
0 of 3 threads resolved
- Is this plugin abandoned
4/18/2025
- All variables lost
10/21/2023
Recent Reviews
Thanks For This GREAT Plugin!!!
· 6/5/2022
I am not one to leave reviews. But have to let you all know what a Godsend this plugin has been to me and my team!! So…
The best custom shortcode plugin for agencies!
Seb Fontan · 3/7/2022
I’ve been using CGV for a few years now. At our agency, it’s become one of our go-to plugins and is installe…
Exactly what I was looking for.
Leona · 5/26/2017
I needed a way of presenting some data in multiple locations, being a web developer I knew I could use variables but did…
Simply, smart and free !
Tony88 · 5/11/2017
Congratulations on great work. ]]>
Just what i needed, thanks!
wzshop · 4/3/2017
Just what i needed, thanks! ]]>
Compatibility
Tested up to WordPress
6.1.9
Requires PHP
5.6
Version Updates (12 mo)
0 updates
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FAQ
Is Custom Global Variables still maintained?
Custom Global Variables was last updated 2 years ago. Based on the update frequency, this plugin may be abandoned or unmaintained.
How many active installs does Custom Global Variables have?
Custom Global Variables currently has 5K active installs on WordPress.org.
What is the support resolution rate for Custom Global Variables?
0% of support threads have been resolved for Custom Global Variables. It currently has 3 support threads with 0 resolved.
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