Show/Hide Shortcode
v1.0.1by Lars Wallenborn · updated 1 year ago
Small and efficient plugin implementing dynamic "Show more..." links. Just use the [showhide] shortcode, there is no addition to the backend.
- Rank
- #11,937
- Up12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 244
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.6K
- 3,556 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Show/Hide Shortcode at a glance
Show/Hide Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Lars Wallenborn with 200+ active installs, the #11,937 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 3, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “expander”. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats89 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Show/Hide Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 244 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 244 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 244 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 243 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 245 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 244 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 243 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 245 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 244 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 244 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 244 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 244 |
Rank over time
#11,937 · up 24 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,937 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,949 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,943 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,970 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,945 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,949 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,967 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,908 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,949 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,959 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,956 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,961 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.21% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.82% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.82% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #11961 → #11970
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.3
- First released
- Mar 28, 2021
- Last updated
- Jan 3, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Show/Hide Shortcode
How many websites use Show/Hide Shortcode?
Show/Hide Shortcode is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,937 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Show/Hide Shortcode been downloaded?
3,556 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Show/Hide Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 3, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Show/Hide Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Show/Hide Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Show/Hide Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Show/Hide Shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Show/Hide Shortcode?
The plugins most like Show/Hide Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Show More for Elementor (20+), AddonCraft Read More Show Less (10+) and Collapse It (50+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 244 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 3.6K |
| Author | Lars Wallenborn |
| First released | Mar 28, 2021 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 |
| Last updated | Jan 3, 2025 |
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