Active installs
100K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#434
Peak #432
Downloads / day
2,516
prev 2,045
Downloads (7d)
35,440
All-time downloads
2M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Shortcoder currently ranks #434 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #432, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- It is averaging 1,462 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v6.5.4, shipped on Aug 1, 2026 (6 days ago) — release #57 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | vaakash |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.5.4 |
| Versions released | 57 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-01 |
| Added to directory | 2010-05-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Create custom "Shortcodes" easily for HTML, JavaScript, CSS code snippets and use the shortcodes within posts, pages & widgets
Frequently asked questions
Is Shortcoder a free plugin?
Yes — Shortcoder is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Shortcoder?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Shortcoder?
As of August 7, 2026, Shortcoder ranks #434 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #432.
When was Shortcoder last updated?
Shortcoder was last updated on August 1, 2026 (version 6.5.4). It has shipped 57 releases in total.
Who makes Shortcoder?
Shortcoder is developed by vaakash. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2010.
