Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets
by CodeAndReload · WordPress.org page · Website
Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets has 60+ active installs on WordPress.org and 5,462 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on November 8, 2010, tested up to WordPress 3.0.5.
Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets at a glance
Is Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets well maintained?
Details
This plugin provides the option to enable/disable the shortcodes in the default text widgets along with smilies.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- emoticon
- shortcode
- smilie
- smilies
- text widget
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- Version
- 1.0
- Last updated
- Nov 8, 2010
- First published
- Nov 8, 2010
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets FAQ
How many active installs does Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets have?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs for Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets as of September 7, 2026.
Is Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets still maintained?
The last release was on November 8, 2010, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets free?
Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.