Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Social Media Shortcodes currently ranks #23288 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #23148, first reached on Oct 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.2, shipped on Sep 10, 2025 (408 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | #23288 |
| 2026-09-30 | #23554 |
| 2026-08-31 | #23419 |
| 2026-07-31 | #23340 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 30 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Michael Beckwith |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.2 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-10 |
| Added to directory | 2012-08-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Registers shortcodes for your posts, pages, or post types that display user profile links to various social media websites.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Social Media Shortcodes?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.
How popular is Social Media Shortcodes?
As of October 23, 2026, Social Media Shortcodes ranks #23288 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #23148.
When was Social Media Shortcodes last updated?
Social Media Shortcodes was last updated on September 10, 2025 (version 1.3.2). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Social Media Shortcodes?
Social Media Shortcodes is developed by Michael Beckwith. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2012.
