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Simple Downloads Plugin

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Shortcode Widget
Shares 2 of Simple Downloads Plugin's 4 tags.
Most installed
Shortcodes Ultimate
400K+ active installs.
Best rated
Shortcodes Ultimate
4.9 out of 5 from 5,925 reviews.
Most recently updated
Shortcodes Ultimate
Updated on Oct 17, 2026.
  1. Shortcode Widget

    by Gagan Deep Singh

    Adds a text-like widget that allows you to write shortcode in it.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,623
    Rating
    4.9(34)
    Updated
    7 months ago

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  2. Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)

    by Johan van der Wijk

    This plugin enables you to edit and display Content Blocks in a sidebar widget or using a shortcode.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,518
    Rating
    4.9(80)
    Updated
    1 month ago

    Sharesshortcodewidget

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  3. Custom Post Type Widgets

    by thingsym

    Custom Post Type Widgets plugin adds default custom post type widgets.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,496
    Rating
    4.8(14)
    Updated
    5 months ago

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  4. Shortcodes Ultimate

    by Vova

    Add 50+ shortcodes with live preview for tabs, accordions, buttons, FAQs, sliders and boxes. Works in Block Editor and Classic Editor.

    Installs
    400K+
    Rank
    #148
    Rating
    4.9(5.9K)
    Updated
    22 days ago

    Sharesshortcode

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  5. Black Studio TinyMCE Widget

    by Black Studio

    The visual editor widget for WordPress.

    Installs
    200K+
    Rank
    #236
    Rating
    4.8(191)
    Updated
    2 months ago

    Shareswidget

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  6. Custom Sidebars

    by WebFactory

    Flexible sidebars for custom classic widget configurations on any page or post. Create custom sidebars with ease!

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #449
    Rating
    4.7(1K)
    Updated
    2 months ago

    Shareswidget

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  7. Shortcoder

    by vaakash

    Create custom "Shortcodes" easily for HTML, JavaScript, CSS code snippets and use the shortcodes within posts, pages & widgets

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #431
    Rating
    4.9(227)
    Updated
    1 month ago

    Sharesshortcode

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  8. Image Widget

    by Nexcess

    A simple image widget that uses the native WordPress media manager to add image widgets to your site.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #398
    Rating
    4.9(287)
    Updated
    6 months ago

    Shareswidget

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  9. Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails

    by Kybernetik Services

    List the most recent posts with post titles, thumbnails, excerpts, authors, categories, dates and more!

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #353
    Rating
    4.8(215)
    Updated
    29 days ago

    Shareswidget

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  10. PHP Code Widget

    by Samuel Wood (Otto)

    Like the Text widget, but also allows working PHP code to be inserted.

    Installs
    70K+
    Rank
    #573
    Rating
    4.7(61)
    Updated
    4 years ago

    Shareswidget

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  11. Fixed Widget and Sticky Elements for WordPress

    by monetizemore

    More attention and a higher ad performance with fixed sticky widgets.

    Installs
    70K+
    Rank
    #575
    Rating
    4.7(262)
    Updated
    3 years ago

    Shareswidget

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  12. Column Shortcodes

    by Tobias Schutter

    Adds shortcodes to easily create columns in your posts or pages.

    Installs
    60K+
    Rank
    #659
    Rating
    4.8(134)
    Updated
    4 years ago

    Sharesshortcode

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