Nested Shortcodes
v1.5by Outerbridge · updated 1 month ago
A small plugin which allows you to use nest shortcodes (i.e. a shortcode within an enclosing shortcode) by implementing a simple do_shortcode filter
- Rank
- #5,529
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,550
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 24.6K
- 24,558 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 14 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Nested Shortcodes at a glance
Nested Shortcodes is a WordPress plugin by Outerbridge with 1K+ active installs, the #5,529 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 25 times, 139% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 1.5 came out on Sep 24, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “do_shortcode”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats589 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Nested Shortcodes |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 21 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,554 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,554 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,553 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,561 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,565 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,566 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,563 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,560 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,559 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,566 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,568 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,568 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,587 |
Rank over time
#5,529 · down 44 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,529 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,529 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,525 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,511 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,503 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,496 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,498 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,505 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,504 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,488 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,486 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,488 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,485 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.20% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5488 → #5511
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.543%
- v1.438%
- v1.319%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 31, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 24, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Nested Shortcodes
How many websites use Nested Shortcodes?
Nested 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 #5,529 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Nested Shortcodes been downloaded?
24,558 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 25 times. See download stats
When was Nested Shortcodes last updated?
Version 1.5 came out on Sep 24, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release
Is Nested Shortcodes compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Nested Shortcodes have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Nested Shortcodes. See its security record
Is Nested Shortcodes still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Nested Shortcodes have?
4.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 93% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Nested Shortcodes?
The plugins most like Nested Shortcodes, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Nested Pages (90K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
14 reviews
- 5 stars: 13 reviews, 93%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 93%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 7%1–2★
- About 7 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 18 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,550 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 14 |
| Total downloads | 24.6K |
| Author | Outerbridge |
| First released | Aug 31, 2011 |
| Version | 1.5 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 24, 2026 |
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