Shortcodes
v1.0.4by Dinesh Chouhan · updated 9 years ago
Shortcodes plugin will helps to get option, post meta and other core data using shortcode.
- Rank
- #43,254
- Up4,446 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,715 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shortcodes at a glance
Shortcodes is a WordPress plugin by Dinesh Chouhan with 10+ active installs, the #43,254 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.4 came out on Oct 5, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 6 plugins tagged “Wordpress Shortcodes”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats60 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shortcodes |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#43,254 · up 2,289 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,254 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,700 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #35,931 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,066 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,200 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #44,051 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #44,894 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #41,356 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #42,143 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,308 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,358 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #41,792 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,543 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +7.69% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #41792 → #47066Downloads +25%
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 26, 2017
- Last updated
- Oct 5, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shortcodes
How many websites use Shortcodes?
Shortcodes is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #43,254 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shortcodes been downloaded?
2,715 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Shortcodes last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Oct 5, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Shortcodes compatible with the latest WordPress?
Shortcodes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 Shortcodes still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Shortcodes have?
No one has reviewed Shortcodes on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Shortcodes?
The plugins most like Shortcodes, by the tags they share, are Easy Bootstrap Shortcode (6K+) and EffortLess Shortcode Insertion (fewer than 10).
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | Dinesh Chouhan |
| First released | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 5, 2017 |
Alternatives to Shortcodes
Popular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
Easy Bootstrap Shortcode
by osCitas Themes
Easy Bootstrap Shortcode enable you to add bootstrap 3.0.3 styles in your pages, post and custom post in simplest manner.
- Rank
- #2,781
- Installs
- 6K+
- 4.0
EffortLess Shortcode Insertion
by domclic
Easily manage and insert custom shortcodes in WordPress to display dynamic content.
- Rank
- #74,159
- Installs
- Fewer than 10
Side by side:Shortcodes vs Easy Bootstrap ShortcodeShortcodes vs EffortLess Shortcode Insertion
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