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Tag Cloud Shortcode

v0.1

by D'Arcy Norman · updated 7 years ago

The plugin enables any page or post author to include a Tag Cloud by using a shortcode instead of hacking theme template files.

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Rank
#9,021
Down4 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 525
500+ reported · High
Total downloads
12.3K
12,257 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +25% (30d)·Toward 600+ · ETA ~18d

Tag Cloud Shortcode at a glance

Tag Cloud Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by D'Arcy Norman with 500+ active installs, the #9,021 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.1 came out on Oct 22, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 59 plugins tagged “cloud”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2009.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

200 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Tag Cloud Shortcode Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.510Oct 9Oct 13Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateTag Cloud Shortcode
Nov 4, 20268
Nov 3, 20265
Nov 2, 20269
Nov 1, 202613
Oct 31, 20269
Oct 30, 20267
Oct 29, 20266
Oct 28, 20269
Oct 27, 202611
Oct 26, 20268
Oct 25, 20266
Oct 24, 20269
Oct 23, 20265
Oct 22, 20268
Oct 21, 20266
Oct 20, 20266
Oct 19, 202610
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 20267
Oct 15, 20267
Oct 14, 20268
Oct 13, 20268
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20269
Oct 9, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 525 · -1.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.525530535Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026525
Nov 7, 2026526
Nov 5, 2026522
Nov 4, 2026523
Nov 3, 2026525
Nov 2, 2026527
Nov 1, 2026529
Oct 31, 2026526
Oct 30, 2026529
Oct 29, 2026531
Oct 28, 2026530
Oct 27, 2026535

Rank over time

#9,021 · down 29 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#9K#9.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#9,021
Nov 7, 2026#9,017
Nov 6, 2026#9,021
Nov 5, 2026#9,057
Nov 4, 2026#9,035
Nov 3, 2026#9,023
Nov 2, 2026#8,996
Nov 1, 2026#8,982
Oct 31, 2026#9,011
Oct 30, 2026#8,981
Oct 29, 2026#8,969
Oct 28, 2026#8,996
Oct 27, 2026#8,992

Growth %

Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.19%
Nov 7, 2026+0.38%
Nov 5, 2026-0.19%
Nov 4, 2026-0.38%
Nov 3, 2026-0.38%
Nov 2, 2026-0.38%
Nov 1, 2026+0.57%
Oct 31, 2026-0.57%
Oct 30, 2026-0.38%
Oct 29, 2026+0.19%
Oct 28, 2026-0.94%

Active installs band

500+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.480500520Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026500+
Nov 7, 2026500+
Nov 6, 2026500+
Nov 5, 2026500+
Nov 4, 2026500+
Nov 3, 2026500+
Nov 2, 2026500+
Nov 1, 2026500+
Oct 31, 2026500+
Oct 30, 2026500+
Oct 29, 2026500+
Oct 28, 2026500+
Oct 27, 2026500+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #8996 → #9057
    • Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30

Versions in use

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

  • v0.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.1
Requires WordPress
2.6
Tested up to
5.2.30
Requires PHP
–
First released
Sep 10, 2009
Last updated
Oct 22, 2019
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Tag Cloud Shortcode

How many websites use Tag Cloud Shortcode?

Tag Cloud Shortcode is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,021 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Tag Cloud Shortcode been downloaded?

12,257 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats

When was Tag Cloud Shortcode last updated?

Version 0.1 came out on Oct 22, 2019 (7 years ago).

Is Tag Cloud Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?

Tag Cloud Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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 Tag Cloud Shortcode still maintained?

Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Tag Cloud Shortcode have?

5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Tag Cloud Shortcode?

The plugins most like Tag Cloud Shortcode, by the tags they share, are PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+), Ultimate Tag Cloud Widget (4K+) and PublishPress Tag Groups (3K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review 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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Tag Cloud Shortcode
Estimated installs≈ 525
Reported installs500+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads12.3K
AuthorD'Arcy Norman
First releasedSep 10, 2009
Version0.1
Requires WP2.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 22, 2019

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