Shortcode Widget
by Gagan Deep Singh · WordPress.org page · Website
Shortcode Widget has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 440,457 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on March 22, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Shortcode Widget at a glance
Is Shortcode Widget well maintained?
Shortcode Widget reviews and ratings
34 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Details
Adds a text-like widget that allows you to write shortcode in it.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- shortcode
- widget
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- Version
- 1.5.3
- Last updated
- Mar 22, 2026
- First published
- Feb 6, 2013
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Shortcode Widget FAQ
How many active installs does Shortcode Widget have?
WordPress.org reports 10,000+ active installs for Shortcode Widget as of September 7, 2026.
Is Shortcode Widget still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on March 22, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is Shortcode Widget free?
Shortcode Widget is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.