Post Content Shortcodes
v1.0.1.1by Curtiss Grymala · updated 8 years ago
Adds shortcodes to display the content of a post or a list of posts.
- Rank
- #4,412
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,540
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 101.4K
- 101,402 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 31 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Content Shortcodes at a glance
Post Content Shortcodes is a WordPress plugin by Curtiss Grymala with 2K+ active installs, the #4,412 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times, 81% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 31 reviews. Version 1.0.1.1 came out on Apr 3, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 17 plugins tagged “post content”, it ranks #2. 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 stats373 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Content Shortcodes |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,544 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,544 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,545 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,547 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,544 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,542 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,541 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,542 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,539 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,554 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,551 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,548 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,548 |
Rank over time
#4,412 · up 23 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,412 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,414 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,412 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,412 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,417 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,420 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,417 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,418 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,424 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,408 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,417 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,432 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,428 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,435 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4432 → #4412
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.090%
- Other9.8%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★31 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.3
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 30, 2011
- Last updated
- Apr 3, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Content Shortcodes
How many websites use Post Content Shortcodes?
Post Content Shortcodes is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,412 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Content Shortcodes been downloaded?
101,402 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times. See download stats
When was Post Content Shortcodes last updated?
Version 1.0.1.1 came out on Apr 3, 2018 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Post Content Shortcodes compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Content Shortcodes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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.
Does Post Content Shortcodes have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Post Content Shortcodes. See its security record
Is Post Content Shortcodes still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Content Shortcodes have?
4.8 out of 5 from 31 reviews on WordPress.org. 94% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Post Content Shortcodes?
The plugins most like Post Content Shortcodes, by the tags they share, are W4 Post List (3K+), Yoast Duplicate Post (3M+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
31 reviews
- 5 stars: 29 reviews, 94%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- Positive
- 94%4–5★
- Mixed
- 3%3★
- Critical
- 3%1–2★
- About 10 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 20 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,540 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 31 |
| Total downloads | 101.4K |
| Author | Curtiss Grymala |
| First released | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 3, 2018 |
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