Custom Index Shortcode
v1.3by teuteca · updated 12 years ago
Create customizable lists of pages by using a simple shortcode which can be called directly from buttons in both TinyMCE and HTML editors.
- Rank
- #41,654
- Up3,432 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,651 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Index Shortcode at a glance
Custom Index Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by teuteca with 10+ active installs, the #41,654 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.3 came out on Oct 14, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 2 plugins tagged “pages lists”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Index Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · -6.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#41,654 · down 4,273 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #41,654 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,086 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,744 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #43,513 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #43,476 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #43,684 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,099 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,957 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #37,381 |
Growth %
Average -0.69% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -13.33% |
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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 12, 2013
- Last updated
- Oct 14, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Index Shortcode
How many websites use Custom Index Shortcode?
Custom Index 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 #41,654 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Index Shortcode been downloaded?
2,651 times in total since 2013.
When was Custom Index Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Oct 14, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Custom Index Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Index Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Custom Index Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Index Shortcode have?
3.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Index Shortcode?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 100%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | teuteca |
| First released | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 14, 2014 |
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