Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Forget About Shortcode Buttons currently ranks #1193 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1148, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 32 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 35% versus the month before (23/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.3, shipped on Nov 4, 2024 (712 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1193 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1192 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1180 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1162 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 29 |
| 2026-09-30 | 45 |
| 2026-08-31 | 23 |
| 2026-07-31 | 17 |
| 2026-06-30 | 16 |
| 2026-05-31 | 14 |
| 2026-04-30 | 22 |
| 2026-03-31 | 14 |
| 2026-02-28 | 19 |
| 2026-01-31 | 17 |
| 2025-12-31 | 15 |
| 2025-11-30 | 15 |
| 2025-10-31 | 10 |
| 2025-09-30 | 18 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Code Amp |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.3 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-04 |
| Added to directory | 2014-04-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A visual way to add CSS buttons in the rich text editor and to your themes.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Forget About Shortcode Buttons?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Forget About Shortcode Buttons?
As of October 16, 2026, Forget About Shortcode Buttons ranks #1193 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1148.
When was Forget About Shortcode Buttons last updated?
Forget About Shortcode Buttons was last updated on November 4, 2024 (version 2.1.3). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Forget About Shortcode Buttons?
Forget About Shortcode Buttons is developed by Code Amp. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2014.
