AC Custom Loop Shortcode
v1.7.1by Richie Arnold · updated 1 year ago
A simple WordPress plugin that creates a shortcode to loop through posts, pages, or custom post types and display them anywhere on your site.
- Rank
- #24,319
- Down58 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.3K
- 3,304 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
AC Custom Loop Shortcode at a glance
AC Custom Loop Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Richie Arnold with 30+ active installs, the #24,319 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.7.1 came out on Jan 15, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 6 plugins tagged “list post”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats70 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | AC Custom Loop Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 34 |
Rank over time
#24,319 · down 21 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,319 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,261 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,324 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,401 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,238 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,220 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,247 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,350 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,254 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,362 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,258 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,236 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,298 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #24236 → #24401
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.7100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First released
- Oct 10, 2018
- Last updated
- Jan 15, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about AC Custom Loop Shortcode
How many websites use AC Custom Loop Shortcode?
AC Custom Loop Shortcode is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,319 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has AC Custom Loop Shortcode been downloaded?
3,304 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was AC Custom Loop Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.7.1 came out on Jan 15, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is AC Custom Loop Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
AC Custom Loop Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is AC Custom Loop Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does AC Custom Loop Shortcode have?
No one has reviewed AC Custom Loop Shortcode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to AC Custom Loop Shortcode?
The plugins most like AC Custom Loop Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.3K |
| Author | Richie Arnold |
| First released | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Version | 1.7.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 |
| Last updated | Jan 15, 2025 |
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