Genesis Shortcode Generator
v2.0.1by BeardedGinger · updated 10 years ago
The Genesis Shortcode Generator plugin allows you to quickly add any default Genesis shortcodes, columns, and widgets to your content via an added but …
- Rank
- #17,246
- Down161 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 93
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9K
- 9,009 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Genesis Shortcode Generator at a glance
Genesis Shortcode Generator is a WordPress plugin by BeardedGinger with 90+ active installs, the #17,246 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 2.0.1 came out on May 7, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 89 plugins tagged “genesis”, it ranks #42. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Genesis Shortcode Generator |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 93 · -1.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 94 |
Rank over time
#17,246 · down 85 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,246 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,085 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,194 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,118 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,220 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,143 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,178 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,114 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,160 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,028 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,210 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,212 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,161 |
Growth %
Average -0.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.10% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.15% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.06% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
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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
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.1
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 1, 2014
- Last updated
- May 7, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Genesis Shortcode Generator
How many websites use Genesis Shortcode Generator?
Genesis Shortcode Generator is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,246 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Genesis Shortcode Generator been downloaded?
9,009 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Genesis Shortcode Generator last updated?
Version 2.0.1 came out on May 7, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Genesis Shortcode Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Genesis Shortcode Generator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Genesis Shortcode Generator 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 Genesis Shortcode Generator have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Genesis Shortcode Generator?
The plugins most like Genesis Shortcode Generator, by the tags they share, are Genesis Shortcodes (300+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 93 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 9K |
| Author | BeardedGinger |
| First released | Feb 1, 2014 |
| Version | 2.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 7, 2016 |
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