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Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix

v0.2

by Johann Heyne · updated 10 years ago

Fix known issues when shortcodes are embedded in a block of content that is filtered by wpautop.

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Rank
#7,456
Up1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 838
800+ reported · High
Total downloads
27.2K
27,241 all-time
Rating
4.8/5
20 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +40% (30d)·Toward 900+ · ETA ~6d

Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix at a glance

Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix is a WordPress plugin by Johann Heyne with 800+ active installs, the #7,456 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews. Version 0.2 came out on Jan 22, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 39 plugins tagged “fix”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

201 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.510Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateShortcode Empty Paragraph Fix
Nov 7, 20268
Nov 6, 20269
Nov 5, 20262
Nov 4, 20266
Nov 3, 20267
Nov 2, 20267
Nov 1, 202612
Oct 31, 20268
Oct 30, 20265
Oct 29, 20268
Oct 28, 20269
Oct 27, 20269
Oct 26, 20269
Oct 25, 20266
Oct 24, 20268
Oct 23, 20265
Oct 22, 20267
Oct 21, 20267
Oct 20, 20263
Oct 19, 202611
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20265
Oct 16, 20266
Oct 15, 20267
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20268
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20268
Oct 9, 20266

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 838 · -0.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.838840Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026838
Nov 7, 2026838
Nov 5, 2026840
Nov 4, 2026841
Nov 3, 2026837
Nov 2, 2026837
Nov 1, 2026839
Oct 31, 2026839
Oct 30, 2026839
Oct 29, 2026839
Oct 28, 2026841
Oct 27, 2026841

Rank over time

#7,456 · up 4 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#7.4K#7.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#7,456
Nov 7, 2026#7,457
Nov 6, 2026#7,451
Nov 5, 2026#7,441
Nov 4, 2026#7,435
Nov 3, 2026#7,454
Nov 2, 2026#7,459
Nov 1, 2026#7,448
Oct 31, 2026#7,452
Oct 30, 2026#7,451
Oct 29, 2026#7,472
Oct 28, 2026#7,460
Oct 27, 2026#7,460

Growth %

Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.12%
Nov 5, 2026-0.12%
Nov 4, 2026+0.48%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-0.24%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026-0.24%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

800+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.800Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026800+
Nov 7, 2026800+
Nov 6, 2026800+
Nov 5, 2026800+
Nov 4, 2026800+
Nov 3, 2026800+
Nov 2, 2026800+
Nov 1, 2026800+
Oct 31, 2026800+
Oct 30, 2026800+
Oct 29, 2026800+
Oct 28, 2026800+
Oct 27, 2026800+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #7460 → #7441Downloads +0%
    • Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34

Versions in use

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

  • v0.299%
  • v0.11.3%

Rating trend

4.8★★★★★20 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.2
Requires WordPress
2.5
Tested up to
4.8.34
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jul 10, 2011
Last updated
Jan 22, 2016
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix

How many websites use Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix?

Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,456 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix been downloaded?

27,241 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats

When was Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix last updated?

Version 0.2 came out on Jan 22, 2016 (10 years ago).

Is Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix compatible with the latest WordPress?

Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 Empty Paragraph Fix 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 Empty Paragraph Fix have?

4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews on WordPress.org. 95% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix?

The plugins most like Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.8

★★★★★

20 reviews

  • 5 stars: 19 reviews, 95%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
Positive
95%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
5%1–2★
  • About 7 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 19 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix
Estimated installs≈ 838
Reported installs800+
Rating4.8
Reviews20
Total downloads27.2K
AuthorJohann Heyne
First releasedJul 10, 2011
Version0.2
Requires WP2.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJan 22, 2016

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