Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Minimal Shortcode UI currently ranks #47677 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #33826, first reached on Sep 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 12% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.1, shipped on Feb 6, 2016 (3,918 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #47677 |
| 2026-09-30 | #38471 |
| 2026-08-31 | #39274 |
| 2026-07-31 | #44895 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-25 | 5 |
| 2026-01-29 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-30 | 3 |
| 2025-09-25 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Max |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.1 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2016-02-06 |
| Added to directory | 2015-06-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-24 |
Description
Allows theme/plugin developers to make their custom shortcodes easily accessible to their users through a modal dialog from the content editor.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Minimal Shortcode UI?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Minimal Shortcode UI?
As of October 29, 2026, Minimal Shortcode UI ranks #47677 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #33826.
When was Minimal Shortcode UI last updated?
Minimal Shortcode UI was last updated on February 6, 2016 (version 1.2.1). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Minimal Shortcode UI?
Minimal Shortcode UI is developed by Max. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2015.
