Shortcodes in Sidebar
v26.0by Pankaj Anupam · updated 3 months ago
Runs shortcodes in the Custom HTML widget, the one sidebar widget WordPress still renders without executing them.
- Rank
- #9,408
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 453
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.3K
- 16,301 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shortcodes in Sidebar at a glance
Shortcodes in Sidebar is a WordPress plugin by Pankaj Anupam with 400+ active installs, the #9,408 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 26.0 came out on Aug 10, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 10 plugins tagged “custom html”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
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 | Shortcodes in Sidebar |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 453 · -0.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 453 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 453 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 450 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 449 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 447 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 445 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 445 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 446 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 447 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 447 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 446 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 446 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 457 |
Rank over time
#9,408 · up 101 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,408 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,408 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,436 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,427 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,443 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,478 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,499 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,490 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,488 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,477 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,482 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,506 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,515 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,509 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.41% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9515 → #9443
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.049%
- v26.044%
- v2.06.2%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 26.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Dec 5, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 10, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shortcodes in Sidebar
How many websites use Shortcodes in Sidebar?
Shortcodes in Sidebar is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,408 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shortcodes in Sidebar been downloaded?
16,301 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Shortcodes in Sidebar last updated?
Version 26.0 came out on Aug 10, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Shortcodes in Sidebar compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Shortcodes in Sidebar still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Shortcodes in Sidebar have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Shortcodes in Sidebar?
The plugins most like Shortcodes in Sidebar, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Custom Sidebars (100K+) and Image Widget (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 453 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 16.3K |
| Author | Pankaj Anupam |
| First released | Dec 5, 2011 |
| Version | 26.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 10, 2026 |
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