Widget to Shortcode
v1.0.1by Christian Bautista · updated 11 years ago
This plugin will let you use any of your active widgets as a shortcode.
- Rank
- #31,338
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,303 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Widget to Shortcode at a glance
Widget to Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Christian Bautista with 10+ active installs, the #31,338 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on May 27, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 576 plugins tagged “widgets”, it ranks #288. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Widget to Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
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 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
#31,338 · down 444 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,338 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #30,690 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,405 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #30,988 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #31,310 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,156 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #31,246 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #31,150 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #31,061 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #30,894 |
Growth %
Average -0.98% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| 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 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
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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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9.1
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 23, 2015
- Last updated
- May 27, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Widget to Shortcode
How many websites use Widget to Shortcode?
Widget to Shortcode 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 #31,338 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Widget to Shortcode been downloaded?
2,303 times in total since 2015.
When was Widget to Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on May 27, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Widget to Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Widget to Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Widget to Shortcode 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 Widget to Shortcode have?
No one has reviewed Widget to Shortcode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Widget to Shortcode?
The plugins most like Widget to Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+) and Jeg Kit for Elementor (300K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | Christian Bautista |
| First released | May 23, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 27, 2015 |
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