Global Market Prices — Plugin Overview
📈 Display live cryptocurrency, stock, commodity and ETF prices directly on your WordPress site — fast, reliable and easy to use.
What is Global Market Prices?
Global Market Prices is a lightweight WordPress plugin that brings market data to your site using simple shortcodes and widgets. It fetches prices from trusted public providers, caches results to reduce API calls, and presents clear, responsive layouts for pages, posts and sidebars.
- No coding required — add shortcodes to any page.
- Works with free public APIs (no paid account required to start).
- Designed for news sites, blogs, dashboards and small business portals.
What it does (at a glance)
- Shows live crypto prices (CoinGecko by default).
- Displays stock quotes, commodities and ETFs using multi-provider fallbacks.
- Provides widgets and shortcodes for tables, cards and charts.
- Caches results to improve performance and avoid excessive API usage.
- Admin settings let you choose providers, API keys and cache intervals.
FREE vs PRO — Which one is right for you?
Feature comparison
| FREE ✅ | PRO 🔒 |
|---|---|
| Shortcodes & widgets for crypto, stocks, commodities, ETFs and treasuries | Everything in FREE, plus Advanced Charts (candlesticks, indicators, drawing tools) |
| Demo/free API keys and cache control (5–30 minutes) | Real-time streaming (WebSocket) and lower-latency updates |
| Simple card and table layouts; ready-made widgets | Price Alerts (Email, SMS, Telegram) and scheduled notifications |
| Low-configuration, ideal for blogs and informational sites | Portfolio Tracker with P&L, exports and performance history |
| Lightweight; privacy-first (external calls only when enabled) | Webhooks & REST API for BI / integrations and automation workflows |
| Free to use — quick setup, no account needed | PRO paid plan — advanced analytics and integrations (see link below) |
Benefits
- Speed: built-in caching avoids repeated API calls.
- Flexibility: multiple providers with automatic fallback.
- Simplicity: shortcodes and widgets work with any theme.
- Privacy-first: external requests only when enabled by admin.
How it works (simple)
- Pick a provider or use the built-in demo keys.
- Insert a shortcode like
[ daaz_gmp_markets ]or add a widget to your sidebar. - The plugin fetches data, caches it, and renders responsive markup.
- Change settings anytime in the admin panel.
No database migrations or complex setup required.
Common Use Cases
- Financial news sites showing latest prices on article pages.
- Crypto blogs comparing coin performance with sparklines and charts.
- Company sites displaying Bitcoin holdings and stock tickers.
- Dashboards feeding BI tools via webhooks (PRO).
- For performance, use the Shortcodes
Getting Started
- Install and activate the plugin from the WordPress plugins screen.
- Go to Settings → Global Market Prices and configure providers and cache.
- Add shortcodes to your pages or use the widgets.
Need help? Visit the docs folder for detailed guides and examples.
FAQ
- Q: Do I need API keys to start?
- A: No — demo/free providers work out of the box, but adding your own keys gives better reliability.
- Q: Will this slow down my site?
- A: No — the plugin caches API responses and renders efficient HTML. Use short cache intervals for near real-time updates.
- Q: Is PRO necessary for small sites?
- A: For many sites, the FREE version is enough. PRO is targeted at advanced analytics, alerts and integration needs.
THE PLUGIN GLOBAL MARKET PRICES
DASHBOARD
Aoverview of available shortcodes, quick-start tips, and a summary of all configured data sources at a glance.
SETTINGS
tabbed configuration panel where you register your API keys for each data provider (Crypto, Markets, Forex, Miners, Treasuries, ETFs, and Charts).
DOCUMENTATION
built-in reference guide with shortcode examples, attribute descriptions, and usage notes, available directly inside the plugin without leaving WordPress.
TOOLS
Connection testing panel where you can verify each API key is valid and see the live response status for every configured provider.
Shortcodes
Try it now
Explore the shortcodes and widgets in the docs/ folder, or upgrade to PRO for advanced features: