TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor
v1.0by caugb · updated 15 years ago
It makes TinyMCE able to create or edit shortcodes in a visual way.
- Rank
- #24,756
- Up137 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 33
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.9K
- 5,929 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor at a glance
TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor is a WordPress plugin by caugb with 30+ active installs, the #24,756 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Apr 16, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 183 plugins tagged “tinyMCE”, it ranks #102. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats60 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 33 · +6.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 31 |
Rank over time
#24,756 · up 334 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,756 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,893 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,866 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,772 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,777 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,770 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,016 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,068 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,103 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,129 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,044 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,090 |
Growth %
Average +0.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +3.13% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +3.23% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 16, 2011
- Last updated
- Apr 16, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor
How many websites use TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor?
TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor 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 #24,756 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor been downloaded?
5,929 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Apr 16, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor have?
No one has reviewed TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor?
The plugins most like TinyMCE Generic WP Shortcode Editor, by the tags they share, are Advanced Editor Tools (1M+), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+) and Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid (50K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 33 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.9K |
| Author | caugb |
| First released | Apr 16, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 16, 2011 |
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