# Age Shortcode

> Age Shortcode has 10+ active installs, a 3.3/5 rating from 3 reviews and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Age Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Displays the age of the author. Simply insert shortcode [age] in post or page and the current age is displayed.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,090
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+88% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.3/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 24, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tobias Kraft (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tschinkes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/age-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [age](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/age/) | #7 | 11 |
| [author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author/) | >100 | 201 |
| [birthday](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/birthday/) | #11 | 24 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,388 |
| [user](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user/) | >100 | 295 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| age | >100 | 921 |
| author | >100 | 9,041 |
| birthday | >100 | 309 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| user | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Age Verify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/age-verify/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (24) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 2 | [Age Gator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/age-gate-plus/) | 300+ | 5/5 (5) | Jan 18, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [Minimum Age for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minimum-age-woocommerce/) | 300+ | 4.8/5 (4) | Sep 8, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [How Old Am I](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/how-old-am-i/) | 80+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 9, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Age Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/age-shortcodes/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 2, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Count All](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/count-all/) | 50+ | 4/5 (1) | Mar 9, 2021 | 29/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Date Selector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-date-selector/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | Jul 10, 2019 | 27/100 |
| 9 | [Old Post Alert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/old-post-alert/) | 10+ | — | Jun 24, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Blog Demographics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-demographics/) | 10+ | — | Oct 18, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Ageify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/install-ageify/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Nov 6, 2018 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Age Shortcode free?
Yes. Age Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Age Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Age Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Age Shortcode?
Age Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,090 times since it launched in July 2013. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Age Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Age Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Age Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on March 24, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Age Shortcode?
Age Shortcode is developed and maintained by Tobias Kraft.

### What are the best alternatives to Age Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Age Shortcode are Age Verify (1K+ installs), Age Gator (300+ installs) and Minimum Age for WooCommerce (300+ installs).


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