Active installs
10K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2020
Peak #2020
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
421.3K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Shortcake (Shortcode UI) currently ranks #2020 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.7.4, shipped on Jan 16, 2019 (2,761 days ago) — release #16 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
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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 | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Shortcake makes using WordPress shortcodes a piece of cake.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shortcake (Shortcode UI) a free plugin?
Yes — Shortcake (Shortcode UI) is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Shortcake (Shortcode UI)?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Shortcake (Shortcode UI)?
As of August 8, 2026, Shortcake (Shortcode UI) ranks #2020 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
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.
