Accordion Shortcode
v1.2.1by ctltwp · updated 14 years ago
Lets you easily add accordions into your posts and pages using the accordion shortcode
- Rank
- #9,301
- Up12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 460
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 40.2K
- 40,245 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Accordion Shortcode at a glance
Accordion Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by ctltwp with 400+ active installs, the #9,301 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 13% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.2.1 came out on Sep 19, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 206 plugins tagged “Accordion”, it ranks #43. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats213 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Accordion Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 460 · -2.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 460 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 460 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 460 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 460 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 459 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 458 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 458 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 458 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 459 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 459 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 459 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 456 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 457 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 472 |
Rank over time
#9,301 · up 59 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #9,301 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,313 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,302 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,307 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,304 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,307 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,313 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,325 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,317 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,308 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,306 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,316 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,364 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,361 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,360 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.18% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 20, 2012
- Last updated
- Sep 19, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Accordion Shortcode
How many websites use Accordion Shortcode?
Accordion Shortcode is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,301 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Accordion Shortcode been downloaded?
40,245 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Accordion Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Sep 19, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Accordion Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Accordion Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Accordion Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Accordion Shortcode have?
4.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 75% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Accordion Shortcode?
The plugins most like Accordion Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 25%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 6 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 15 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 460 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 40.2K |
| Author | ctltwp |
| First released | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 19, 2012 |
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