Active installs
10K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1621
Peak #1616
Downloads / day
70
prev 69
Downloads (7d)
407
All-time downloads
442.6K
Days tracked
82
1 day▬
7 days▼ 2
30 days▲ 5
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Shortcode Widget currently ranks #1621 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1616, first reached on Oct 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 56 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 8% versus the month before (52/day).
- The latest release, v1.5.3, shipped on Mar 22, 2026 (208 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | #1621 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1618 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1629 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1630 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 70 |
| 2026-09-30 | 48 |
| 2026-08-31 | 55 |
| 2026-07-31 | 47 |
| 2026-06-30 | 28 |
| 2026-05-31 | 27 |
| 2026-04-30 | 50 |
| 2026-03-31 | 58 |
| 2026-02-28 | 45 |
| 2026-01-31 | 28 |
| 2025-12-31 | 35 |
| 2025-11-30 | 26 |
| 2025-10-31 | 39 |
| 2025-09-30 | 79 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Gagan Deep Singh |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.3 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-22 |
| Added to directory | 2013-02-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds a text-like widget that allows you to write shortcode in it.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Shortcode Widget?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Shortcode Widget?
As of October 15, 2026, Shortcode Widget ranks #1621 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1616.
When was Shortcode Widget last updated?
Shortcode Widget was last updated on March 22, 2026 (version 1.5.3). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Shortcode Widget?
Shortcode Widget is developed by Gagan Deep Singh. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2013.
