Bloginfo Shortcode
Displays information about your blog in a page or post. [bloginfo show=”url”] where show can equal any values from https://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/get_bloginfo
Consider an alternative
Bloginfo Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (700+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Bloginfo Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bloginfo | #28 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Bloginfo Shortcode
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Displays information about your blog in a page or post. [bloginfo show=”url”] where show can equal any values from https://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/get_bloginfo
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FAQ
Bloginfo Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is Bloginfo Shortcode free?
Yes. Bloginfo Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Bloginfo Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Bloginfo Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Bloginfo Shortcode?
Bloginfo Shortcode is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,970 times since it launched in June 2010. It was downloaded 138 times in the last 30 days.
Does Bloginfo Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Bloginfo Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Bloginfo Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 7, 2010 (16 years ago).
Who makes Bloginfo Shortcode?
Bloginfo Shortcode is developed and maintained by w3prodigy.
What are the best alternatives to Bloginfo Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Bloginfo Shortcode are Bloginfo Shortcode (700+ installs), Dig Bloginfo Shortcode (200+ installs) and WP Random Blog Description (10+ installs).
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