JavaScript Shortcode
v1.0by kegentile · updated 14 years ago
Adds a shortcode to allow you to add javascript on any page, post, or customer post type in the editor
- Rank
- #46,066
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,577 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
JavaScript Shortcode at a glance
JavaScript Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by kegentile with 10+ active installs, the #46,066 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Jul 18, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8. Among the 310 plugins tagged “javascript”, it ranks #214. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats21 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | JavaScript Shortcode |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#46,066 · down 10,739 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,066 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #44,890 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #38,834 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #48,260 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #48,189 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #35,327 |
Growth %
Average -2.75% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -26.67% |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 2.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 18, 2012
- Last updated
- Jul 18, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about JavaScript Shortcode
How many websites use JavaScript Shortcode?
JavaScript 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 #46,066 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has JavaScript Shortcode been downloaded?
2,577 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was JavaScript Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jul 18, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is JavaScript Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
JavaScript Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8, 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 JavaScript Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does JavaScript Shortcode have?
1.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to JavaScript Shortcode?
The plugins most like JavaScript Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcoder (100K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | kegentile |
| First released | Jul 18, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 18, 2012 |
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- Rank
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- Installs
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