Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets currently ranks #19391 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #18581, first reached on Aug 1, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 60+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0, shipped on Nov 8, 2010 (5,832 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | #19391 |
| 2026-09-30 | #19549 |
| 2026-08-31 | #18973 |
| 2026-07-31 | #18603 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 60 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | CodeAndReload |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2010-11-08 |
| Added to directory | 2010-11-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin provides the option to enable/disable the shortcodes in the default text widgets along with smilies.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs.
How popular is Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets?
As of October 27, 2026, Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets ranks #19391 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #18581.
When was Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets last updated?
Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets was last updated on November 8, 2010 (version 1.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets?
Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets is developed by CodeAndReload. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2010.
