User Status Shortcode
v0.1.1by Reed Wendorf · updated 10 years ago
Easily allows you to display different content to your visitors that are logged in than those that are logged out via shortcode.
- Rank
- #14,100
- Down39 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 152
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.1K
- 10,101 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
User Status Shortcode at a glance
User Status Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Reed Wendorf with 100+ active installs, the #14,100 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 0.1.1 came out on Jan 21, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “Inbound”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | User Status Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 152 · -8.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 166 |
Rank over time
#14,100 · up 7 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,100 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,061 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,035 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,030 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,057 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,068 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,038 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,053 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,016 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,036 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,032 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,073 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,107 |
Growth %
Average -0.73% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.65% |
| 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 | -0.65% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.83% |
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★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 12, 2013
- Last updated
- Jan 21, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about User Status Shortcode
How many websites use User Status Shortcode?
User Status 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 #14,100 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has User Status Shortcode been downloaded?
10,101 times in total since 2013.
When was User Status Shortcode last updated?
Version 0.1.1 came out on Jan 21, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is User Status Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
User Status Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Status Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does User Status Shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to User Status Shortcode?
The plugins most like User Status Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and User Menus (80K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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 | ≈ 152 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 10.1K |
| Author | Reed Wendorf |
| First released | May 12, 2013 |
| Version | 0.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 21, 2016 |
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