Simple Stock Charts
Add simple, real-time stock quotes and basic charts to your WordPress site - completely free, no frills.
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Maintenance score
Stale • Last updated 334 days ago
Is Simple Stock Charts abandoned?
Likely maintained (last update 334 days ago).
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Description
Simple Stock Charts is a lightweight, straightforward plugin that adds basic stock market data to your WordPress site. No complicated features, no premium upgrades – just the essentials you need:
- Live stock quotes
- Simple price charts
- Easy-to-use shortcodes
- Fast loading times
- Zero configuration needed
Perfect for:
– Personal finance blogs
– Investment websites
– News sites
– Anyone needing basic stock data
Just install and use this simple shortcode:
* [simple_stock_charts] – Display the stock widget on any page or post.
Note: This plugin uses external APIs to fetch stock data. Please ensure your site complies with your local regulations regarding financial data usage.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
wp-content/plugins/simple-stock-charts - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Add the
[simple_stock_charts]shortcode to any post or page where you’d like to display the stock data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, completely free with no premium version or upsells.
The stock data is fetched from Yahoo Finance via the https://api.allorigins.win proxy to avoid cross-origin issues.
No, this plugin does not store or log any data on your site. It fetches stock data directly from external APIs in real time.
The plugin intentionally keeps things simple with a basic chart design that works well on all websites. If you wish to customize it further, you can modify the style.css file or use custom CSS.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release