Genesis Shortcodes
v0.7.0by Travis Smith · updated 12 years ago
Packages several commonly used shortcodes for the Genesis Framework.
- Rank
- #10,213
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 357
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.3K
- 16,348 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Genesis Shortcodes at a glance
Genesis Shortcodes is a WordPress plugin by Travis Smith with 300+ active installs, the #10,213 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 14% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.7.0 came out on Feb 15, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 36 plugins tagged “genesiswp”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats85 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Genesis Shortcodes |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 357 · -4.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 357 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 357 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 357 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 358 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 357 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 358 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 356 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 358 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 358 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 362 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 360 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 360 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 375 |
Rank over time
#10,213 · down 21 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #10,213 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,215 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,208 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,193 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,186 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,206 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,184 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,216 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,184 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,200 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,120 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,162 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,172 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,192 |
Growth %
Average -0.38% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.56% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.56% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.10% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.56% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.00% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
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.
- v0.7100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.7.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 11, 2012
- Last updated
- Feb 15, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Genesis Shortcodes
How many websites use Genesis Shortcodes?
Genesis Shortcodes is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,213 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Genesis Shortcodes been downloaded?
16,348 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Genesis Shortcodes last updated?
Version 0.7.0 came out on Feb 15, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Genesis Shortcodes compatible with the latest WordPress?
Genesis Shortcodes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Shortcodes 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 Genesis Shortcodes have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Genesis Shortcodes?
The plugins most like Genesis Shortcodes, by the tags they share, are Genesis eNews Extended (40K+), Genesis Simple Hooks (20K+) and Genesis Columns Advanced (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 | ≈ 357 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 16.3K |
| Author | Travis Smith |
| First released | Mar 11, 2012 |
| Version | 0.7.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 15, 2014 |
Alternatives to Genesis Shortcodes
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Genesis eNews Extended
by Brandon Kraft
Genesis widget to add newsletter signup forms for MailChimp, AWeber, FeedBlitz, ConvertKit, and other mailing lists.
- Rank
- #859
- Installs
- 40K+
- 4.7
Genesis Simple Hooks
by Nathan Rice
This plugin creates a new Genesis settings page that allows you to insert code (HTML, Shortcodes, and PHP), and attach it to any of the 50+ action hoo …
- Rank
- #1,214
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.6
Genesis Columns Advanced
by Nick Diego
Adds shortcodes to easily create up to 42 different columned layouts.
- Rank
- #2,148
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.8
Genesis Simple Sidebars
by StudioPress
This plugin allows you to create multiple, dynamic widget areas, and assign those widget areas to sidebar locations within the Genesis Framework on a …
- Rank
- #1,915
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.4
Genesis Connect for WooCommerce
by Nathan Rice
This plugin allows you to seamlessly integrate WooCommerce with the Genesis Framework and Genesis child themes.
- Rank
- #1,837
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.1
Genesis Featured Page Advanced
by Nick Diego
An advanced version of the Genesis - Featured Page widget. Allows you to add a custom image, custom content, page excerpt, and more.
- Rank
- #2,651
- Installs
- 7K+
- 5.0
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