Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic
v1.1by Mstoic Themes · updated 10 years ago
Adds support for shortcodes in widgets.
- Rank
- #30,977
- Up537 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.7K
- 1,658 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic at a glance
Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic is a WordPress plugin by Mstoic Themes with 10+ active installs, the #30,977 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1 came out on Sep 22, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 576 plugins tagged “widgets”, it ranks #284. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -11.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#30,977 · up 199 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #30,977 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #31,514 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,150 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #30,965 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #31,409 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #31,121 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,171 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #30,815 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,350 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #30,946 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #30,902 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #31,176 |
Growth %
Average -0.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 21, 2016
- Last updated
- Sep 22, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic
How many websites use Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic?
Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic 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 #30,977 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic been downloaded?
1,658 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Sep 22, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic compatible with the latest WordPress?
Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic?
The plugins most like Enable Shortcodes in Widgets by Mstoic, by the tags they share, are Widget Context (30K+), Widget Content Blocks (10K+) and Custom Post Type Widgets (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 1.7K |
| Author | Mstoic Themes |
| First released | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 22, 2016 |
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