Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Meks Flexible Shortcodes currently ranks #1593 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1579, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 37 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 14% versus the month before (33/day).
- The latest release, v1.3.8, shipped on Jun 10, 2025 (494 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1593 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1583 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1587 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1583 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 30 |
| 2026-09-30 | 44 |
| 2026-08-31 | 29 |
| 2026-07-31 | 22 |
| 2026-06-30 | 31 |
| 2026-05-31 | 26 |
| 2026-04-30 | 29 |
| 2026-03-31 | 38 |
| 2026-02-28 | 27 |
| 2026-01-31 | 30 |
| 2025-12-31 | 30 |
| 2025-11-30 | 32 |
| 2025-10-31 | 36 |
| 2025-09-30 | 62 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Meks |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.8 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-10 |
| Added to directory | 2014-01-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add some cool elements to your post/page content with flexible shortcodes.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Meks Flexible Shortcodes?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Meks Flexible Shortcodes?
As of October 17, 2026, Meks Flexible Shortcodes ranks #1593 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1579.
When was Meks Flexible Shortcodes last updated?
Meks Flexible Shortcodes was last updated on June 10, 2025 (version 1.3.8). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Meks Flexible Shortcodes?
Meks Flexible Shortcodes is developed by Meks. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2014.
