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Shortcode Callback

v1.0.0

by digitalpoint · updated 11 years ago

Adds a [callback] shortcode that can trigger PHP code so you can insert custom/complex things into your pages/posts.

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Rank
#46,236
Down6,828 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 12
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
2.3K
2,310 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

Shortcode Callback at a glance

Shortcode Callback is a WordPress plugin by digitalpoint with 10+ active installs, the #46,236 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 17, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.0. Among the 8 plugins tagged “bbcode”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2015.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

28 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Shortcode Callback Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.0123Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3
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DateShortcode Callback
Nov 3, 20261
Nov 2, 20260
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20260
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20261
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20262
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 12 · -25.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.121416Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202612
Nov 7, 202614
Nov 5, 202612
Nov 4, 202613
Nov 3, 202613
Nov 2, 202612
Nov 1, 202613
Oct 31, 202613
Oct 30, 202612
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 202615
Oct 27, 202616

Rank over time

#46,236 · down 8,399 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 9 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#46,236
Nov 7, 2026#39,408
Nov 5, 2026#47,404
Nov 3, 2026#43,960
Nov 2, 2026#47,377
Oct 31, 2026#44,840
Oct 30, 2026#46,837
Oct 29, 2026#41,298
Oct 27, 2026#37,837

Growth %

Average -2.37% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-14.29%
Nov 7, 2026+8.33%
Nov 5, 2026-7.69%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+8.33%
Nov 2, 2026-7.69%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026+8.33%
Oct 30, 2026-14.29%
Oct 29, 2026-6.67%
Oct 28, 2026-6.25%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
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.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

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

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.0
Requires WordPress
2.5
Tested up to
4.3.0
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jun 18, 2015
Last updated
Aug 17, 2015
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Shortcode Callback

How many websites use Shortcode Callback?

Shortcode Callback 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 #46,236 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Shortcode Callback been downloaded?

2,310 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Shortcode Callback last updated?

Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 17, 2015 (11 years ago).

Is Shortcode Callback compatible with the latest WordPress?

Shortcode Callback’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.0, 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 Callback still maintained?

Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Shortcode Callback have?

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

What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Callback?

The plugins most like Shortcode Callback, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), PHP Compatibility Checker (200K+) and Shortcoder (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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Shortcode Callback
Estimated installs≈ 12
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads2.3K
Authordigitalpoint
First releasedJun 18, 2015
Version1.0.0
Requires WP2.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 17, 2015

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