Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Shortcodes Ultimate currently ranks #145 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 2,843 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 54% versus the month before (6,159/day).
- The latest release, v7.8.4, shipped on Jul 24, 2026 (39 days ago) — release #218 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #145 |
| 2026-08-31 | #145 |
| 2026-07-31 | #146 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 400,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 2,125 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,642 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,782 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,935 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,591 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4,474 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,707 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,814 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,595 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2,807 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,192 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4,137 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,709 |
| 2025-07-31 | 4,086 |
| 2025-06-30 | 11,858 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2,564 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2,775 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,606 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2,587 |
| 2025-01-31 | 5,328 |
| 2024-12-31 | 5,361 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2,401 |
| 2024-10-31 | 3,249 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,047 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,696 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Vova |
|---|---|
| Current version | 7.8.4 |
| Versions released | 218 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-24 |
| Added to directory | 2011-04-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Add 50+ shortcodes with live preview for tabs, accordions, buttons, FAQs, sliders and boxes. Works in Block Editor and Classic Editor.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Shortcodes Ultimate?
WordPress.org reports 400K+ active installs.
How popular is Shortcodes Ultimate?
As of September 1, 2026, Shortcodes Ultimate ranks #145 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Shortcodes Ultimate last updated?
Shortcodes Ultimate was last updated on July 24, 2026 (version 7.8.4). It has shipped 218 releases in total.
Who makes Shortcodes Ultimate?
Shortcodes Ultimate is developed by Vova. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2011.
