BeerXML Shortcode
v0.8by Derek Springer · updated 1 year ago
Automatically insert and display beer recipes by linking to a BeerXML document.
- Rank
- #16,547
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 116
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.8K
- 7,826 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BeerXML Shortcode at a glance
BeerXML Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Derek Springer with 100+ active installs, the #16,547 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 0.8 came out on Apr 29, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “homebrew”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats96 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BeerXML Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 116 · -0.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 115 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 115 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 117 |
Rank over time
#16,547 · up 23 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,547 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,550 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,519 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,514 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,471 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,471 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,467 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,532 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,586 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,605 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,570 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.85% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.85% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.86% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.85% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.86% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.87% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.71% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.884%
- v0.716%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.8
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 14, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 29, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BeerXML Shortcode
How many websites use BeerXML Shortcode?
BeerXML Shortcode is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,547 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BeerXML Shortcode been downloaded?
7,826 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was BeerXML Shortcode last updated?
Version 0.8 came out on Apr 29, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is BeerXML Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
BeerXML Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 BeerXML 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 BeerXML Shortcode have?
4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 89% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to BeerXML Shortcode?
The plugins most like BeerXML Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 89%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 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 12 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 35 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 116 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 7.8K |
| Author | Derek Springer |
| First released | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Version | 0.8 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 29, 2025 |
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