Stock Quote
Insert static inline stock ticker for known exchange symbols by customizable shortcode.
Overview
Compatibility
Installation instructions
Customer support & learning resources
Changelog
Main benefits
Insert inline stock quotes
Configurable default stock symbol
Global color settings
Custom company names
AJAX-based data retrieval
About this plugin
Categories: Widgets and Sidebars
Version: 0.2.3
Last updated: 27-02-2021
WordPress version: 4.6
Tested up to: 5.6.14
PHP version required: 5.6
Languages: Српски језик
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Overview
The Stock Quote WordPress plugin is a user-friendly tool designed to effortlessly insert inline stock quotes with real-time price information into posts, pages, widgets, or template files using shortcodes. Powered by data from Alpha Vantage, this plugin allows users to configure default stock symbols, display options, and global colors for stock changes. While it does not support multisite WordPress or have its own Gutenberg block, users can insert stock quotes inline within Paragraph or Common Blocks. Key features include tooltips displaying company details, custom name definitions for companies, and data caching to optimize loading times. The plugin works by rendering quote placeholders that update via AJAX calls, ensuring minimal disruption to page rendering. This plugin is especially useful for bloggers and financial analysts who wish to include up-to-date stock information in their content, supporting multiple major stock exchange markets worldwide.
Easy Configuration
- Configure default stock symbol that will be displayed by shortcode if no symbol provided
- Configure default presence of company as Company Name or as Stock Symbol
- Configure global colours for unchanged quote, negative and positive changes
Customizable Display
- Define custom names for companies to be used instead symbols
- Tooltip for quote item displays company name, exchange market, and last trade date/time (if available)
- Override default template string with various template keywords for personalized display
Efficient Data Handling
- Plugin uses native WordPress function to get and cache data from AlphaVantage.co API for predefined duration of time
- AJAX calls ensure that the quote content is updated without disturbing page rendering and speed
- New fetched quote for symbol will be displayed on front-end only after page reload
Versatile Usage
- Add Stock Quote to posts, pages, or widgets by shortcode
- Shortcode parameters allow for detailed customization such as symbol, show, decimals, number_format, template, raw, and class
- Supports a wide range of stock exchange markets including NASDAQ, NYSE, LSE, and more
Rating and reviews
Webprom Design
24 Jun, 2019
I like it, it provides all needed options.
Tip for author: Help on selecting stock exchange should be put on plugin’s page.
travelnval
20 Feb, 2018
Great plugin, able to get quotes from multiple exchanges and with the new feature which was added for raw price able to do calculations.
Great support and very responsive. Thanks again
jsdixon
24 May, 2017
small, neat, and does what it says.
developer provided a fix to a small problem quickly.
great all round!