Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#6389
Peak #6388
Downloads / day
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All-time downloads
67.4K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Rescue Shortcodes currently ranks #6389 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6388, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.4, shipped on Dec 19, 2025 (231 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
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Details
| Author | Rescue Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.4 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-19 |
| Added to directory | 2015-04-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A lightweight WordPress shortcodes plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rescue Shortcodes a free plugin?
Yes — Rescue Shortcodes is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Rescue Shortcodes?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Rescue Shortcodes?
As of August 7, 2026, Rescue Shortcodes ranks #6389 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #6388.
When was Rescue Shortcodes last updated?
Rescue Shortcodes was last updated on December 19, 2025 (version 3.4). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Rescue Shortcodes?
Rescue Shortcodes is developed by Rescue Themes. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2015.
