Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Shortcake (Shortcode UI) currently ranks #2033 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2013, first reached on Sep 9, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 54 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 22% versus the month before (44/day).
- The latest release, v0.7.4, shipped on Jan 16, 2019 (2,830 days ago) — release #16 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #2033 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2029 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2020 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2025 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 54 |
| 2026-09-30 | 75 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70 |
| 2026-07-31 | 49 |
| 2026-06-30 | 33 |
| 2026-05-31 | 11 |
| 2026-04-30 | 57 |
| 2026-03-31 | 91 |
| 2026-02-28 | 10 |
| 2026-01-31 | 11 |
| 2025-12-31 | 18 |
| 2025-11-30 | 7 |
| 2025-10-31 | 44 |
| 2025-09-30 | 72 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Daniel Bachhuber |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.7.4 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2019-01-16 |
| Added to directory | 2015-03-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Shortcake makes using WordPress shortcodes a piece of cake.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Shortcake (Shortcode UI)?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Shortcake (Shortcode UI)?
As of October 16, 2026, Shortcake (Shortcode UI) ranks #2033 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2013.
When was Shortcake (Shortcode UI) last updated?
Shortcake (Shortcode UI) was last updated on January 16, 2019 (version 0.7.4). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes Shortcake (Shortcode UI)?
Shortcake (Shortcode UI) is developed by Daniel Bachhuber. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2015.
