Shortcodes In Use
v1.2.1by wizzud · updated 10 years ago
List all the shortcodes that you have used within your content or custom fields, and find out exactly where they have been used.
- Rank
- #18,194
- Down73 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 77
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.4K
- 6,370 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shortcodes In Use at a glance
Shortcodes In Use is a WordPress plugin by wizzud with 70+ active installs, the #18,194 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 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.2.1 came out on Jan 26, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 22 plugins tagged “find”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats116 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shortcodes In Use |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 77 · -2.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 79 |
Rank over time
#18,194 · down 37 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,194 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,121 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,135 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,162 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,128 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,058 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,330 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,166 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,116 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,304 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,246 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,232 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,157 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -3.75% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +3.90% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -3.75% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +5.26% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.30% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.80% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
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.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.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 16, 2014
- Last updated
- Jan 26, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shortcodes In Use
How many websites use Shortcodes In Use?
Shortcodes In Use is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,194 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shortcodes In Use been downloaded?
6,370 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Shortcodes In Use last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Jan 26, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Shortcodes In Use compatible with the latest WordPress?
Shortcodes In Use’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Shortcodes In Use 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 Shortcodes In Use have?
5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Shortcodes In Use?
The plugins most like Shortcodes In Use, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 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 | ≈ 77 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 6.4K |
| Author | wizzud |
| First released | Nov 16, 2014 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 26, 2016 |
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