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Shaun's WP Query Shortcode

v1.2

by Shaun Scovil · updated 14 years ago

This extensible plugin allows you to run a custom WP_Query using a simple shortcode, then display the results using compatible nested shortcodes.

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Rank
#47,267
Down5,295 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 12
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
2.9K
2,940 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

Shaun's WP Query Shortcode at a glance

Shaun's WP Query Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Shaun Scovil with 10+ active installs, the #47,267 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2 came out on Oct 20, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 25 plugins tagged “type”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

26 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Shaun's WP Query Shortcode Compare series
Downloads over time: 28 days across 1 series.024Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 6
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DateShaun's WP Query Shortcode
Nov 6, 20262
Nov 5, 20261
Nov 4, 20262
Nov 3, 20261
Nov 2, 20260
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20261
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20260
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 12 · -7.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.12131415Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202612
Nov 8, 202612
Nov 7, 202612
Nov 5, 202613
Nov 4, 202615
Nov 3, 202615
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202614
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 202615
Oct 29, 202615
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 202613

Rank over time

#47,267 · down 1,575 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 7, 2026#47,267
Nov 6, 2026#41,972
Nov 5, 2026#44,008
Nov 3, 2026#36,934
Nov 2, 2026#40,588
Nov 1, 2026#40,267
Oct 31, 2026#37,754
Oct 29, 2026#37,633
Oct 28, 2026#46,350
Oct 27, 2026#45,692

Growth %

Average -0.61% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-3.85%
Nov 5, 2026-13.33%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+7.14%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-6.67%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026+25.00%
Oct 28, 2026-7.69%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.2100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
3.4.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jun 24, 2012
Last updated
Oct 20, 2012
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Shaun's WP Query Shortcode

How many websites use Shaun's WP Query Shortcode?

Shaun's WP Query Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #47,267 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Shaun's WP Query Shortcode been downloaded?

2,940 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Shaun's WP Query Shortcode last updated?

Version 1.2 came out on Oct 20, 2012 (14 years ago).

Is Shaun's WP Query Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?

Shaun's WP Query Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Shaun's WP Query Shortcode still maintained?

Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Shaun's WP Query Shortcode have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Shaun's WP Query Shortcode?

The plugins most like Shaun's WP Query Shortcode, by the tags they share, are WP Admin UI Customize (30K+), Custom Shortcodes (5K+) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Shaun's WP Query Shortcode
Estimated installs≈ 12
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads2.9K
AuthorShaun Scovil
First releasedJun 24, 2012
Version1.2
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 20, 2012

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