Template Part Shortcode
v0.1by Marty Spellerberg · updated 14 years ago
A (very) simple WordPress plugin for embedding template parts in your content.
- Rank
- #15,379
- Down17 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 134
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.9K
- 3,910 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Template Part Shortcode at a glance
Template Part Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Marty Spellerberg with 100+ active installs, the #15,379 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1 came out on Nov 9, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 3 plugins tagged “template parts”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats165 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Template Part Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 134 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 134 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 134 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 134 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 135 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 142 |
Rank over time
#15,379 · down 109 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,379 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,362 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,338 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,312 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,322 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,279 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,329 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,294 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,276 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,258 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,275 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,289 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,270 |
Growth %
Average -0.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.73% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.49% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.74% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.73% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.22% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 9, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 9, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Template Part Shortcode
How many websites use Template Part Shortcode?
Template Part Shortcode is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,379 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Template Part Shortcode been downloaded?
3,910 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Template Part Shortcode last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Nov 9, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is Template Part Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Template Part Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Template Part Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Template Part Shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Template Part Shortcode?
The plugins most like Template Part Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Starter Templates (1M+), Template Kit (400K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 134 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.9K |
| Author | Marty Spellerberg |
| First released | Nov 9, 2012 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 9, 2012 |
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