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Extra Shortcodes

v2.2

by webvitalii · updated 3 years ago

[extra_archives], [extra_taxonomies], [bloginfo show="name"], [date format="l jS \of F Y"], [date_i18n], [time]

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Rank
#6,220
Down11 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,340
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
18K
17,966 all-time
Rating
4.1/5
10 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~45d

Extra Shortcodes at a glance

Extra Shortcodes is a WordPress plugin by webvitalii with 1K+ active installs, the #6,220 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 2.2 came out on Apr 13, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.2.15. Among the 79 plugins tagged “archives”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

271 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Extra Shortcodes Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.5101520Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateExtra Shortcodes
Nov 7, 202612
Nov 6, 202610
Nov 5, 20266
Nov 4, 20266
Nov 3, 202610
Nov 2, 202611
Nov 1, 202619
Oct 31, 202612
Oct 30, 20267
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 20267
Oct 27, 20268
Oct 26, 202617
Oct 25, 202613
Oct 24, 20268
Oct 23, 20266
Oct 22, 202613
Oct 21, 20267
Oct 20, 20267
Oct 19, 202614
Oct 18, 20265
Oct 17, 20267
Oct 16, 20264
Oct 15, 20268
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20269
Oct 12, 20265
Oct 11, 20266
Oct 10, 20269
Oct 9, 20266

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,341 · -5.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.4K1.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,341
Nov 7, 20261,344
Nov 5, 20261,342
Nov 4, 20261,341
Nov 3, 20261,342
Nov 2, 20261,340
Nov 1, 20261,342
Oct 31, 20261,338
Oct 30, 20261,347
Oct 29, 20261,345
Oct 28, 20261,351
Oct 27, 20261,425

Rank over time

#6,220 · down 14 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#6.2K#6.2K#6.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#6,220
Nov 7, 2026#6,209
Nov 6, 2026#6,206
Nov 5, 2026#6,214
Nov 4, 2026#6,227
Nov 3, 2026#6,209
Nov 2, 2026#6,220
Nov 1, 2026#6,217
Oct 31, 2026#6,229
Oct 30, 2026#6,203
Oct 29, 2026#6,221
Oct 28, 2026#6,211
Oct 27, 2026#6,206

Growth %

Average -0.51% 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, 2026-0.22%
Nov 7, 2026+0.07%
Nov 5, 2026+0.07%
Nov 4, 2026-0.07%
Nov 3, 2026+0.15%
Nov 2, 2026-0.15%
Nov 1, 2026+0.30%
Oct 31, 2026-0.67%
Oct 30, 2026+0.15%
Oct 29, 2026-0.44%
Oct 28, 2026-5.19%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6211 → #6214Downloads +33.3%
    • Tested up to 6.2.14 → 6.2.15

Versions in use

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

  • v2.299%
  • v1.61.3%

Rating trend

4.1★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.2
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
6.2.15
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jan 8, 2012
Last updated
Apr 13, 2023
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Extra Shortcodes

How many websites use Extra Shortcodes?

Extra Shortcodes is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,220 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Extra Shortcodes been downloaded?

17,966 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats

When was Extra Shortcodes last updated?

Version 2.2 came out on Apr 13, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release

Is Extra Shortcodes compatible with the latest WordPress?

Extra Shortcodes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.2.15, 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.

Does Extra Shortcodes have known security vulnerabilities?

Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 2.2, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record

Is Extra Shortcodes still maintained?

Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Extra Shortcodes have?

4.1 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 70% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Extra Shortcodes?

The plugins most like Extra Shortcodes, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Column Shortcodes (60K+) and WP Date and Time Shortcode (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.1

★★★★★

10 reviews

  • 5 stars: 7 reviews, 70%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 10%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 20%
Positive
80%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
20%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Extra Shortcodes
Estimated installs≈ 1,340
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.1
Reviews10
Total downloads18K
Authorwebvitalii
First releasedJan 8, 2012
Version2.2
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 13, 2023

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