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Insert Pages

By Paul Ryan

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Insert Pages Review - In-Depth Analysis

Insert Pages allows you to embed any WordPress content into other content using shortcodes. It supports pages, posts, and custom post types.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 71+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.2 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Insert Pages lets you embed any WordPress content, such as pages, posts, and custom post types, into other WordPress content using the Shortcode API. It also includes a widget for inserting pages into any widget area.

The real power of Insert Pages comes when you start creating custom post types, either programmatically in your theme or using another plugin like Custom Post Type UI. You can abstract away common data types into their own custom post types and show those pieces of content within your normal pages and posts by inserting them as a shortcode.

For example, if you teach a course and need to refer to an assignment due date, you can create a custom post type called Due Date. By using Insert Pages, you can easily update the due date in one location and have it reflected everywhere it is referenced.

This plugin is versatile and can be used in many scenarios, such as embedding video content with transcripts and other related information, ensuring that your content management remains clean and efficient.

Comparing to Alternatives

Insert Pages is a focused plugin designed to embed content from other pages or posts within your WordPress site. Compared to other plugins, it offers a straightforward solution without extra bloat.

Top alternatives

Insert Pages

Strengths

Simple and single-purpose functionality.
Supports inserting content by ID, slug, or title.
Includes a Gutenberg block for easy use.
Quick updates and responsive developer support.

Weaknesses

Limited compatibility with page builders like Elementor.
No advanced customization options.
Lacks integration with some modern editors.

User Sentiment Analysis

Users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though some have encountered compatibility issues.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin, works as intended.' - Matthias Bathke
'Exactly what I needed to manage a lot of CPTs.' - mchelles
'Gutenberg block works absolutely fine.' - Daniel
'Really useful tool for combining different pages.' - joeb2880
'Developer quickly fixed issues with inserting via page title.' - lineuponline

Common complaints

Does not work well with Elementor.
Issues inserting pages with special characters in titles.
Limited functionality beyond basic insertion.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with some editors.
No support for complex content embedding scenarios.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a lightweight, straightforward plugin to insert page or post content by ID, slug, or title, especially those using the classic editor or Gutenberg.

Not ideal for

Users relying heavily on page builders like Elementor or needing advanced content embedding features may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core features, including inserting content by ID, slug, or title and a Gutenberg block for easy embedding.

Final Verdict

Insert Pages excels as a simple, effective tool for embedding page or post content within WordPress, especially for users of the classic editor and Gutenberg.

While it lacks advanced features and has some compatibility issues with page builders like Elementor, its ease of use and developer responsiveness make it a valuable plugin for straightforward content insertion needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Insert Pages plugin.

Embed

Insert

Pages

Shortcode

Screenshots

FAQ

A basic template would look like the following. This would be a file on your theme directory, e.g., your-custom-template.php:

<?php /**  * Template Name: Name of your custom template  */ ?> <div id="your-wrapper-div">   <?php while ( have_posts() ) : the_post(); ?>     <div id="your-container-div-for-each-post">       <?php the_content(); ?>       <?php the_post_thumbnail(); ?>     </div>   <?php endwhile; ?> </div>

You can use whatever template tags that you’d like, check out the WordPress documentation.

You can hook into the ‘insert_pages_available_post_types’ filter to limit the post types displayed in the dialog. Here’s an example filter that just shows Posts:

/**  * Filter the list of post types to show in the insert pages dialog.  *  * @param $post_types Array of post type names to include in the insert pages list.  */ function only_insert_posts( $post_types ) {     return array( 'post' ); } add_filter( 'insert_pages_available_post_types', 'only_insert_posts' );

No! You can type out the shortcode yourself if you’d like, it’s easy. Here’s the format:

[insert page='{slug}|{id}' display='title|link|content|all|{custom-template.php}']

Examples:

[insert page='your-page-slug' display='link']
[insert page='your-page-slug' display='your-custom-template.php']
[insert page='123' display='all']

Contributors and developers

“Insert Pages” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Paul Ryan

the_elusive

Free Version

WPS

6.78

Average

Ratings

4.8 out of 5 | 71

Version

3.11.5

Last updated

2 months ago

Active installations

30,000+

WordPress version

7.0.4 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

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Insert Pages Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (71)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (4)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.78

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