User Shortcodes
v1.0.1by HappyPlugins · updated 11 years ago
Add a simple list of shortcodes to WordPress in order to display the current user information.
- Rank
- #7,061
- Down5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 949
- 900+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19.1K
- 19,056 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
User Shortcodes at a glance
User Shortcodes is a WordPress plugin by HappyPlugins with 900+ active installs, the #7,061 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 2, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “user information”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats124 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | User Shortcodes |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 949 · -2.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 949 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 950 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 952 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 951 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 952 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 950 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 955 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 957 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 958 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 960 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 957 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 972 |
Rank over time
#7,061 · down 33 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,061 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,056 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,040 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,045 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,054 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,040 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,048 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,025 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,017 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,016 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,009 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,031 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,028 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.21% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.52% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.54% |
Active installs band
900+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 900+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 14, 2013
- Last updated
- Apr 2, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about User Shortcodes
How many websites use User Shortcodes?
User Shortcodes is active on 900+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,061 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has User Shortcodes been downloaded?
19,056 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was User Shortcodes last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 2, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is User Shortcodes compatible with the latest WordPress?
User Shortcodes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 User Shortcodes still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does User Shortcodes have?
5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to User Shortcodes?
The plugins most like User Shortcodes, by the tags they share, are User Role Editor (700K+), Login as User (30K+) and Simple User Avatar (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 12 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 | ≈ 949 |
| Reported installs | 900+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 19.1K |
| Author | HappyPlugins |
| First released | Oct 14, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 2, 2015 |
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