PDF Shortcodes Ultimate
v1.0.0by Open-DSI · updated 9 years ago
Embed PDF documents in your article or page with this "PDF" shortcode for Shortcodes Ultimate.
- Rank
- #26,003
- Up80 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,877 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PDF Shortcodes Ultimate at a glance
PDF Shortcodes Ultimate is a WordPress plugin by Open-DSI with 20+ active installs, the #26,003 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Sep 28, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 2 plugins tagged “Shortcodes Ultimate”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PDF Shortcodes Ultimate |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 26 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26 |
Rank over time
#26,003 · down 411 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #26,003 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,083 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,973 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,673 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,550 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,700 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,556 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,617 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,609 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,448 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,542 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,585 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,592 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #25585 → #25673
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 28, 2017
- Last updated
- Sep 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PDF Shortcodes Ultimate
How many websites use PDF Shortcodes Ultimate?
PDF Shortcodes Ultimate is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,003 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PDF Shortcodes Ultimate been downloaded?
2,877 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was PDF Shortcodes Ultimate last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Sep 28, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is PDF Shortcodes Ultimate compatible with the latest WordPress?
PDF Shortcodes Ultimate’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 PDF Shortcodes Ultimate still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PDF Shortcodes Ultimate have?
No one has reviewed PDF Shortcodes Ultimate on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to PDF Shortcodes Ultimate?
The plugins most like PDF Shortcodes Ultimate, by the tags they share, are PDF viewer for Elementor & Gutenberg (9K+), PDF Embedder (300K+) and Embed PDF Viewer (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 26 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | Open-DSI |
| First released | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2017 |
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