Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#16418
Peak #16418
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All-time downloads
3.7K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Visual Shortcodes currently ranks #16418 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.1, shipped on Jan 12, 2013 (4,955 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
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Details
| Author | J B |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2013-01-12 |
| Added to directory | 2011-08-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This is a utility plugin that will allow other plugins and themes to swap out shortcodes with custom images, in the same way that WordPress' nati …
Frequently asked questions
Is Visual Shortcodes a free plugin?
Yes — Visual Shortcodes is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Visual Shortcodes?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Visual Shortcodes?
As of August 7, 2026, Visual Shortcodes ranks #16418 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Visual Shortcodes last updated?
Visual Shortcodes was last updated on January 12, 2013 (version 0.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Visual Shortcodes?
Visual Shortcodes is developed by J B. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2011.
