Shortcode Datastore
v1.2.0by azumbro · updated 4 years ago
A Wordpress plugin that allows for flexible text or HTML to be bound to shortcodes that can be inserted into pages, posts, or templates.
- Rank
- #60,579
- Down6,448 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.1K
- 6,091 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shortcode Datastore at a glance
Shortcode Datastore is a WordPress plugin by azumbro with fewer than 10 active installs, the #60,579 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.0 came out on May 28, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 12 plugins tagged “variables”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats134 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shortcode Datastore |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
Rank over time
#60,579 · up 7,127 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #60,579 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #54,131 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #49,225 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #66,057 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #73,681 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #51,441 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #67,706 |
Growth %
Average +1.73% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +75.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +300.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -85.71% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +133.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -25.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First released
- Feb 9, 2020
- Last updated
- May 28, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shortcode Datastore
How many websites use Shortcode Datastore?
Shortcode Datastore is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #60,579 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shortcode Datastore been downloaded?
6,091 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Shortcode Datastore last updated?
Version 1.2.0 came out on May 28, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Shortcode Datastore compatible with the latest WordPress?
Shortcode Datastore’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 Datastore still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Shortcode Datastore have?
No one has reviewed Shortcode Datastore on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Datastore?
The plugins most like Shortcode Datastore, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.1K |
| Author | azumbro |
| First released | Feb 9, 2020 |
| Version | 1.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 |
| Last updated | May 28, 2022 |
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