Shortcodes Analyzer
by WPspin LLC Β· WordPress.org page
Shortcodes Analyzer has 60+ active installs on WordPress.org and 977 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on February 12, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Shortcodes Analyzer at a glance
Is Shortcodes Analyzer well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- π§Ή Plugin Cleanup β Find out if a pluginβs shortcodes are actually used before deactivating or deleting it
- π§ Troubleshoot Broken Shortcodes β Quickly locate posts displaying raw shortcode text like [shortcode_name] instead of rendered content
- π¦ Site Migration Prep β Audit all shortcode dependencies before migrating to a new host or theme
- π¨ Theme Switching β Check which shortcodes will break when switching themes (theme-registered shortcodes)
- π Content Audit β Get a full inventory of shortcode usage as part of a site content review
- β‘ Performance Optimization β Identify and remove plugins whose shortcodes are no longer in use to speed up your site
- π Plugin Replacement β When switching from one plugin to another (e.g., changing page builders), find all posts that need updating
- π₯ Client Handoff β Generate a shortcode usage report before handing a site to a client or new developer
- π‘οΈ Security Review β Identify shortcodes from outdated or abandoned plugins that may pose security risks
- π Documentation β Know exactly which plugins power which content areas when documenting a siteβs functionality
- π§ͺ Staging & Testing β Verify shortcode usage matches between staging and production environments
- ποΈ Post-Redesign Cleanup β After a site redesign, find leftover shortcodes from old plugins that are no longer needed
Details
Scan your entire WordPress site in one click to find exactly where every shortcode is used across posts, pages, and custom post types.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- cleanup
- shortcode
- shortcode detector
- shortcode finder
- unused plugins
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- Version
- 1.0.1
- Last updated
- Feb 12, 2026
- First published
- Feb 5, 2025
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- β
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Shortcodes Analyzer FAQ
What does Shortcodes Analyzer do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Shortcodes Analyzer offers π§Ή Plugin Cleanup β Find out if a pluginβs shortcodes are actually used before deactivating or deleting it, π§ Troubleshoot Broken Shortcodes β Quickly locate posts displaying raw shortcode text like [shortcode_name] instead of rendered content, π¦ Site Migration Prep β Audit all shortcode dependencies before migrating to a new host or theme, π¨ Theme Switching β Check which shortcodes will break when switching themes (theme-registered shortcodes) and π Content Audit β Get a full inventory of shortcode usage as part of a site content review.
How many active installs does Shortcodes Analyzer have?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs for Shortcodes Analyzer as of September 7, 2026.
Is Shortcodes Analyzer still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on February 12, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Shortcodes Analyzer free?
Shortcodes Analyzer is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.