Unused Shortcodes
v1.0.6by AMP-MODE · updated 2 years ago
A plugin to check to see if a shortcode is in use.
- Rank
- #30,530
- Up520 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,427 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Unused Shortcodes at a glance
Unused Shortcodes is a WordPress plugin by AMP-MODE with 10+ active installs, the #30,530 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.6 came out on Oct 28, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 252 plugins tagged “code”, it ranks #107. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats52 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Unused Shortcodes |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -11.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#30,530 · down 873 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #30,530 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #31,050 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #31,326 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #30,927 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,438 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #31,254 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,107 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #30,498 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #30,521 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #29,971 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,657 |
Growth %
Average -0.90% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads -50%
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1.0
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 18, 2014
- Last updated
- Oct 28, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Unused Shortcodes
How many websites use Unused Shortcodes?
Unused Shortcodes is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #30,530 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Unused Shortcodes been downloaded?
4,427 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Unused Shortcodes last updated?
Version 1.0.6 came out on Oct 28, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Unused Shortcodes compatible with the latest WordPress?
Unused Shortcodes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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 Unused Shortcodes 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 Unused Shortcodes have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Unused Shortcodes?
The plugins most like Unused Shortcodes, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | AMP-MODE |
| First released | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.1.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 28, 2024 |
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