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Simple Shortcode Block

v1.0.2

by pablocianes · updated 7 years ago

A simple block to render a shortcode in a dynamic way into the new editor Gutenberg.

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Rank
#23,969
Down367 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 34
30+ reported · High
Total downloads
9.8K
9,753 all-time
Rating
4.5/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 40+ · ETA unknown

Simple Shortcode Block at a glance

Simple Shortcode Block is a WordPress plugin by pablocianes with 30+ active installs, the #23,969 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 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Nov 16, 2019, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.27. Among the 4 plugins tagged “dynamic shortcode”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

81 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple Shortcode Block Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.0510Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateSimple Shortcode Block
Nov 7, 20263
Nov 6, 20262
Nov 5, 20263
Nov 4, 20261
Nov 3, 20265
Nov 2, 202610
Nov 1, 20263
Oct 31, 20264
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20265
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20263
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20266
Oct 9, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 34 · -5.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.343536Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202634
Nov 7, 202635
Nov 5, 202635
Nov 4, 202635
Nov 3, 202635
Nov 2, 202635
Nov 1, 202635
Oct 31, 202635
Oct 30, 202635
Oct 29, 202635
Oct 28, 202635
Oct 27, 202636

Rank over time

#23,969 · down 280 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#23.6K#23.8K#24KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#23,969
Nov 7, 2026#23,602
Nov 6, 2026#23,600
Nov 5, 2026#23,768
Nov 4, 2026#23,643
Nov 3, 2026#23,680
Nov 2, 2026#23,681
Nov 1, 2026#23,539
Oct 31, 2026#23,632
Oct 30, 2026#23,771
Oct 29, 2026#23,808
Oct 28, 2026#23,570
Oct 27, 2026#23,689

Growth %

Average -0.48% 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, 2026-2.86%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-2.78%

Active installs band

30+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.293031Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202630+
Nov 7, 202630+
Nov 6, 202630+
Nov 5, 202630+
Nov 4, 202630+
Nov 3, 202630+
Nov 2, 202630+
Nov 1, 202630+
Oct 31, 202630+
Oct 30, 202630+
Oct 29, 202630+
Oct 28, 202630+
Oct 27, 202630+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #23570 → #23768Downloads +50%
    • Tested up to 5.3.26 → 5.3.27

Versions in use

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

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

4.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.2
Requires WordPress
4.6
Tested up to
5.3.27
Requires PHP
5.2.4
First released
Oct 9, 2018
Last updated
Nov 16, 2019
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple Shortcode Block

How many websites use Simple Shortcode Block?

Simple Shortcode Block is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,969 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple Shortcode Block been downloaded?

9,753 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was Simple Shortcode Block last updated?

Version 1.0.2 came out on Nov 16, 2019 (6 years ago).

Is Simple Shortcode Block compatible with the latest WordPress?

Simple Shortcode Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.27, 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 Simple Shortcode Block still maintained?

Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simple Shortcode Block have?

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

What are the best alternatives to Simple Shortcode Block?

The plugins most like Simple Shortcode Block, by the tags they share, are Shortcode Redirect (10K+), Spectra Legacy (1M+) and Genesis Blocks (40K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.5

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
  • 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★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Simple Shortcode Block
Estimated installs≈ 34
Reported installs30+
Rating4.5
Reviews2
Total downloads9.8K
Authorpablocianes
First releasedOct 9, 2018
Version1.0.2
Requires WP4.6
Requires PHP5.2.4
Last updatedNov 16, 2019

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