Shortcode Reference
v1.0.0by Bart Stroeken · updated 4 years ago
This plugin will provide a list and details about available shortcodes in your current installment. All when you need it most - when editing content.
- Rank
- #16,726
- Down54 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 110
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.9K
- 12,923 all-time
- Rating
- 3.4/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shortcode Reference at a glance
Shortcode Reference is a WordPress plugin by Bart Stroeken with 100+ active installs, the #16,726 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 25, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.8.19. Among the 22 plugins tagged “reference”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats78 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shortcode Reference |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 110 · -1.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 110 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 110 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 109 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 107 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 106 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 106 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 105 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 104 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 103 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 112 |
Rank over time
#16,726 · up 115 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,726 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,672 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,725 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,594 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,640 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,692 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,614 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,676 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,653 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,648 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,856 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,838 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,841 |
Growth %
Average -0.15% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.87% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.94% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.95% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.96% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.97% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.03% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -13.39% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #16838 → #16594Installs 90+ → 100+
- Tested up to 5.8.18 → 5.8.19
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.4★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.8.19
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 4, 2010
- Last updated
- Jan 25, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shortcode Reference
How many websites use Shortcode Reference?
Shortcode Reference 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 #16,726 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shortcode Reference been downloaded?
12,923 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Shortcode Reference last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 25, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Shortcode Reference compatible with the latest WordPress?
Shortcode Reference’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.8.19, 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 Reference 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 Reference have?
3.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 57% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Reference?
The plugins most like Shortcode Reference, by the tags they share, are HTML Page Sitemap (Block and Shortcode) (10K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Shortcoder (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.4
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 57%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 29%
- Positive
- 57%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 43%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 110 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.4 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 12.9K |
| Author | Bart Stroeken |
| First released | Dec 4, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 25, 2022 |
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