Bookmarks Shortcode
v2.3.1by Shea Bunge · updated 6 years ago
Creates shortcodes that will generate an unordered list of your WordPress links (bookmarks).
- Rank
- #18,120
- Down67 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 81
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.4K
- 7,380 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Bookmarks Shortcode at a glance
Bookmarks Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Shea Bunge with 80+ active installs, the #18,120 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.3.1 came out on Dec 1, 2020, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.6.23. Among the 54 plugins tagged “blogroll”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats147 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Bookmarks Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 82 · -1.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 83 |
Rank over time
#18,120 · down 198 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,120 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,053 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,071 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,058 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,133 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,075 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,041 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,049 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,918 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,088 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,918 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,922 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.21% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.22% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.21% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #17918 → #18058Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 5.6.22 → 5.6.23
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 5.6.23
- Requires PHP
- 5.2
- First released
- Dec 15, 2011
- Last updated
- Dec 1, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Bookmarks Shortcode
How many websites use Bookmarks Shortcode?
Bookmarks Shortcode is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,120 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Bookmarks Shortcode been downloaded?
7,380 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Bookmarks Shortcode last updated?
Version 2.3.1 came out on Dec 1, 2020 (5 years ago).
Is Bookmarks Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Bookmarks Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.6.23, 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 Bookmarks Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Bookmarks Shortcode have?
No one has reviewed Bookmarks Shortcode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Bookmarks Shortcode?
The plugins most like Bookmarks Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Link Manager (20K+), Broken Link Checker (500K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 81 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 7.4K |
| Author | Shea Bunge |
| First released | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Version | 2.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 |
| Last updated | Dec 1, 2020 |
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