Aparat Video Shortcode
Add [aparat] shortcode to WordPress for easy video sharing in WordPress
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Aparat Video Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Aparat Video Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| aparat | #10 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| video | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Aparat Video Shortcode
From the official readme · v0.2.4Description
AparatVideoShortcode allows you to easily post Aparat.com video to your site with [aparat] shortcode.
Plugin Usage
Just wrap your Aparat video link in [aparat] or paste and select Aparat video link and then press “Aparat Video Shortcode” button.
simple example: [aparat]http://www.aparat.com/v/njf6r[/aparat]
You can define video width and height with ‘width’ and ‘height’ parameters. also you can define ability of fullscreen mode for videos with ‘fullscreen’ with boolean value.
complex example: [aparat fullscreen="false" width="500" height="300"]http://www.aparat.com/v/njf6r[/aparat]
Send email for Translation files: alitopack[a]gmail[dot].com
Installation
Upgrading From A Previous Version
To upgrade from a previous version of this plugin, delete the entire folder and files from the previous version of the plugin and then follow the installation instructions below.
Uploading The Plugin
Extract all files from the ZIP file, making sure to keep the file/folder structure intact, and then upload it to /wp-content/plugins/.
See Also: “Installing Plugins” article on the WP Codex
Plugin Activation
Go to the admin area of your WordPress install and click on the “Plugins” menu. Click on “Activate” for the “Aparat Video Shortcode” plugin.
Changelog
0.2.3
- Bug fix.
0.2.2
- Clearing codes and adding comments.
0.2.1
- Update readme.txt
0.2
- Updated to new Aparat video url.
- Make work for both url version of Aparat.
- Tanks to vahidd for notification..
0.1
- first version.
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FAQ
Aparat Video Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Aparat Video Shortcode free?
Yes. Aparat Video Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Aparat Video Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Aparat Video Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Aparat Video Shortcode?
Aparat Video Shortcode is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,804 times since it launched in April 2012. It was downloaded 107 times in the last 30 days.
Does Aparat Video Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Aparat Video Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Aparat Video Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.4, was released on August 6, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes Aparat Video Shortcode?
Aparat Video Shortcode is developed and maintained by Ali Aghdam.
What are the best alternatives to Aparat Video Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Aparat Video Shortcode are Aparat for WordPress (3K+ installs), Namasha By Mdesign (100+ installs) and Aparat WordPress Video Feed… (100+ installs).
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