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Count Shortcode

v2.0

by Federal Communications Commission · updated 15 years ago

Shortcode to count number of posts that match a given set of criteria; provides link to query to display list of matching posts

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Rank
#38,679
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 14
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
3.1K
3,105 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

Count Shortcode at a glance

Count Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Federal Communications Commission with 10+ active installs, the #38,679 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.0 came out on Sep 28, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “counting”. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

35 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Count Shortcode Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.024Oct 9Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 28Nov 1Nov 6
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DateCount Shortcode
Nov 6, 20262
Nov 5, 20261
Nov 4, 20261
Nov 3, 20261
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20261
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20260
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20261
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20262
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 14 · -6.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.131415Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202614
Nov 7, 202613
Nov 5, 202613
Nov 4, 202613
Nov 3, 202613
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202614
Oct 31, 202613
Oct 30, 202614
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 202614
Oct 27, 202615

Rank over time

#38,679 · up 1,898 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 5 days across 1 series.#40K#42K#44KOct 27Oct 31Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#38,679
Nov 5, 2026#45,380
Nov 3, 2026#45,158
Oct 31, 2026#41,974
Oct 27, 2026#40,577

Growth %

Average -0.57% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+7.69%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-7.14%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+7.69%
Oct 31, 2026-7.14%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-6.67%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.0100%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.0
Requires WordPress
3.2
Tested up to
3.2.1
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jul 13, 2011
Last updated
Sep 28, 2011
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Count Shortcode

How many websites use Count Shortcode?

Count Shortcode 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 #38,679 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Count Shortcode been downloaded?

3,105 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Count Shortcode last updated?

Version 2.0 came out on Sep 28, 2011 (15 years ago).

Is Count Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?

Count Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Count Shortcode still maintained?

Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Count Shortcode have?

4.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Count Shortcode?

The plugins most like Count Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Post Views Counter (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 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 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Estimated installs≈ 14
Reported installs10+
Rating4.0
Reviews1
Total downloads3.1K
AuthorFederal Communications Commission
First releasedJul 13, 2011
Version2.0
Requires WP3.2
Requires PHP–
Last updatedSep 28, 2011

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