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Shortcode Generator

v1.1

by kylegetson · updated 17 years ago

Generate as many shortcodes. Keep pages synchronized for split testing, or reuse a specific peice of code on multiple pages.

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Rank
#16,122
Down71 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 122
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
13.6K
13,550 all-time
Rating
3.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~39d

Shortcode Generator at a glance

Shortcode Generator is a WordPress plugin by kylegetson with 100+ active installs, the #16,122 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Nov 17, 2009, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.6. Among the 3 plugins tagged “unlimited”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

83 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Shortcode Generator Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0246Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateShortcode Generator
Nov 2, 20266
Nov 1, 20267
Oct 31, 20264
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20264
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20266
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20263
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20265
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20265
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20267
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 122 · -3.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.122124126Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026122
Nov 7, 2026123
Nov 5, 2026124
Nov 4, 2026122
Nov 3, 2026122
Nov 2, 2026123
Nov 1, 2026122
Oct 31, 2026124
Oct 30, 2026125
Oct 29, 2026123
Oct 28, 2026123
Oct 27, 2026126

Rank over time

#16,122 · down 43 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 12 days across 1 series.#16K#16.1KOct 27Oct 29Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#16,122
Nov 7, 2026#16,051
Nov 6, 2026#16,070
Nov 5, 2026#16,002
Nov 4, 2026#16,106
Nov 3, 2026#16,088
Nov 2, 2026#16,069
Nov 1, 2026#16,100
Oct 30, 2026#15,948
Oct 29, 2026#16,095
Oct 28, 2026#16,073
Oct 27, 2026#16,079

Growth %

Average -0.27% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.81%
Nov 7, 2026-0.40%
Nov 5, 2026+1.64%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-0.81%
Nov 2, 2026+0.82%
Nov 1, 2026-1.61%
Oct 31, 2026-0.80%
Oct 30, 2026+1.63%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-2.38%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v1.1100%

Rating trend

3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1
Requires WordPress
2.8.0
Tested up to
2.8.6
Requires PHP
–
First released
Nov 12, 2009
Last updated
Nov 17, 2009
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Shortcode Generator

How many websites use Shortcode Generator?

Shortcode Generator is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,122 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Shortcode Generator been downloaded?

13,550 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was Shortcode Generator last updated?

Version 1.1 came out on Nov 17, 2009 (16 years ago).

Is Shortcode Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?

Shortcode Generator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.6, 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 Generator still maintained?

Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Shortcode Generator have?

3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Generator?

The plugins most like Shortcode Generator, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Column Shortcodes (60K+) and ND Shortcodes (20K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
Positive
50%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
50%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.

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Shortcode Generator
Estimated installs≈ 122
Reported installs100+
Rating3.0
Reviews2
Total downloads13.6K
Authorkylegetson
First releasedNov 12, 2009
Version1.1
Requires WP2.8.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 17, 2009

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