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Best widget. shortcode plugins for WordPress

The most popular widget. shortcode plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WP Anywhere Widgets leads with 700+ active installs, ahead of Shortcodes In Widgets (100+) and Orufy Bookings (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “widget. shortcode” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.

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Top 3 widget. shortcode plugins

  1. 1.
    WP Anywhere Widgets

    The most installed widget. shortcode plugin, with 700+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.

  2. 2.
    Shortcodes In Widgets

    100+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 5 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.6.23.

  3. 3.
    Orufy Bookings

    Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.

All 3 plugins tagged “widget. shortcode”