Shortcode Express
v1.0by Gasymail · updated 12 years ago
Easily use shortcodes in your pages, posts and widgets.
- Rank
- #48,121
- Down1,999 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 1,997 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shortcode Express at a glance
Shortcode Express is a WordPress plugin by Gasymail with 10+ active installs, the #48,121 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Jun 6, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 11 plugins tagged “express”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats27 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shortcode Express |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#48,121 · down 4,219 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,121 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,122 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #48,139 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,834 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,967 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,508 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #40,795 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,131 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #43,902 |
Growth %
Average -1.51% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.1
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 6, 2014
- Last updated
- Jun 6, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shortcode Express
How many websites use Shortcode Express?
Shortcode Express 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 #48,121 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shortcode Express been downloaded?
1,997 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Shortcode Express last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jun 6, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Shortcode Express compatible with the latest WordPress?
Shortcode Express’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Express still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Shortcode Express have?
No one has reviewed Shortcode Express on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Express?
The plugins most like Shortcode Express, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Display Posts (70K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | Gasymail |
| First released | Jun 6, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 6, 2014 |
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