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Now Page via OMG.lol Connector

by lastsplash (a11n)

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Description

Embed Your OMG.lol Now Page to on your WordPress site.

Whether you’re letting visitors know what you’re up to, maintaining a personal status board, or just showing off your current vibe, this plugin makes it a breeze. Drop in a block, add a shortcode, and your Now Page is front and center — clean, simple, and totally you.

Features

  • Block Editor Support – Add your Now Page using the Gutenberg block editor
  • Shortcode Support – Embed anywhere using simple shortcodes
  • Smart Caching – Built-in 1-hour caching to reduce API calls and improve performance
  • Easy Configuration – Simple settings page to define your default username
  • Icon Support – Converts OMG.lol icon aliases to Font Awesome icons

Perfect For

  • Personal blogs and portfolios
  • Status updates and current activities
  • Personal branding and presence
  • Community engagement
  • Keeping visitors informed about what you’re working on

External services

This plugin connects to OMG.lol to retreive the contents of your OMG.lol /Now page.

No visitor or user data is sent to OMG.lol. The plugin only retreives the content.

OMG.lol has their own terms of service and privacy policy.

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/now-page-via-omg-lol-connector directory, or install through WordPress admin
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
  3. Visit Settings > Now via OMG.lol to configure your default username
  4. Start using the block or shortcode to display your Now Page
What is a Now Page?

A Now Page is a simple way to share what you’re currently working on, thinking about, or doing. It’s like a status update that lives on your website.

Do I need an OMG.lol account?

Yes, you’ll need an OMG.lol account and a Now Page set up there. Visit omg.lol to get started.

How often does the content update?

The plugin caches content for 1 hour to improve performance. After an hour, it will automatically fetch fresh content from your OMG.lol Now Page.

Can I use different usernames for different pages?

Yes! You can override the default username in both the block editor and shortcode.

Is this plugin free?

Yes, this plugin is completely free and open source.

1.0.3 – 12/20/25

  • Add plugin icon
  • Add documentation
  • Add plugin URL

1.0.2 – 11/28/25

  • Indicate WordPress v6.9 compatibility

1.0.0

  • Initial release
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