Spreaker Shortcode
v1.8.3by Spreaker · updated 2 years ago
A simple and easy way to embed Spreaker player into your WordPress blog.
- Rank
- #3,465
- Down5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4,340
- 4K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 100.5K
- 100,529 all-time
- Rating
- 3.6/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Spreaker Shortcode at a glance
Spreaker Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Spreaker with 4K+ active installs, the #3,465 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 23 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.8.3 came out on Sep 16, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “spreaker”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats604 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Spreaker Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 17 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4,336 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4,336 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4,348 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4,350 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4,344 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4,341 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4,335 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4,333 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4,331 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4,343 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4,342 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4,343 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4,349 |
Rank over time
#3,465 · down 3 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,465 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,460 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,472 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,459 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,462 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,463 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,464 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,464 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,469 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,462 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,465 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,472 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,470 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,462 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.14% |
Active installs band
4K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3472 → #3459Downloads +12.2%
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.895%
- Other4.6%
Rating trend
3.6★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 23, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 16, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Spreaker Shortcode
How many websites use Spreaker Shortcode?
Spreaker Shortcode is active on 4K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,465 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Spreaker Shortcode been downloaded?
100,529 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 23 times. See download stats
When was Spreaker Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.8.3 came out on Sep 16, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release
Is Spreaker Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Spreaker Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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.
Does Spreaker Shortcode have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Spreaker Shortcode. See its security record
Is Spreaker Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Spreaker Shortcode have?
3.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 63% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Spreaker Shortcode?
The plugins most like Spreaker Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcode Widget (10K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Shortcoder (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.6
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 63%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 63%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 38%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4,340 |
| Reported installs | 4K+ |
| Rating | 3.6 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 100.5K |
| Author | Spreaker |
| First released | Nov 23, 2011 |
| Version | 1.8.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 16, 2024 |
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