Post Content Shortcode
v1.0.1by Herron · updated 1 year ago
Embed the content of another post using a simple shortcode. Useful for reusing content across pages or posts.
- Rank
- #21,158
- Down100 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 52
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 895
- 895 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Content Shortcode at a glance
Post Content Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Herron with 50+ active installs, the #21,158 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jun 29, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 10 plugins tagged “reusable content”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats82 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Content Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 52 · -3.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 54 |
Rank over time
#21,158 · down 309 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,158 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,058 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,105 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,008 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,024 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,047 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,292 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,799 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,865 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,795 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,913 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,849 |
Growth %
Average -0.31% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.89% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +3.92% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -5.56% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.89% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.85% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.89% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.85% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #20913 → #21008
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jun 29, 2025
- Last updated
- Jun 29, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Content Shortcode
How many websites use Post Content Shortcode?
Post Content Shortcode is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,158 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Content Shortcode been downloaded?
895 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Post Content Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jun 29, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Post Content Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Content Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Post Content Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Content Shortcode have?
No one has reviewed Post Content Shortcode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Post Content Shortcode?
The plugins most like Post Content Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Dynamic Month & Year into Posts (8K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Shortcoder (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 52 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 895 |
| Author | Herron |
| First released | Jun 29, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2025 |
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