Shortcode
v0.8.1by maxpagels · updated 10 years ago
Shortcode is a plugin that adds several useful shortcodes that you can use in your blog posts and pages.
- Rank
- #8,644
- Up14 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 559
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 39K
- 39,007 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shortcode at a glance
Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by maxpagels with 500+ active installs, the #8,644 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 17% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.8.1 came out on Apr 17, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 373 plugins tagged “statistics”, it ranks #41. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats211 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 559 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 559 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 559 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 559 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 558 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 561 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 553 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 555 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 553 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 555 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 556 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 556 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 557 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 571 |
Rank over time
#8,644 · up 56 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,644 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,658 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,660 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,642 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,651 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,626 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,708 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,687 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,717 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,692 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,689 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,692 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,700 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,700 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.54% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.45% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.45% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.897%
- v0.73.0%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.8.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 12, 2009
- Last updated
- Apr 17, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shortcode
How many websites use Shortcode?
Shortcode is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,644 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shortcode been downloaded?
39,007 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Shortcode last updated?
Version 0.8.1 came out on Apr 17, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Shortcode have?
No one has reviewed Shortcode on WordPress.org yet.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 559 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 39K |
| Author | maxpagels |
| First released | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Version | 0.8.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 17, 2016 |
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