# Name: Children Content Shortcode Plugin

> Name: Children Content Shortcode… has 10+ active installs and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Name: Children Content Shortcod… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**use the [children-content] shortcode where you want to display the content of the child pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,525
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+21.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Mar 2, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ChrisHurst (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/chrishurst/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/children-content-shortcode-plugin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [children](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/children/) | #8 | 15 |
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | >100 | 821 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,430 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| children | >100 | 545 |
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Add Descendants As Submenu Items](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-descendants-as-submenu-items/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (20) | Sep 6, 2022 | 45/100 |
| 2 | [SB Children block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sb-children-block/) | 400+ | — | Aug 12, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Category Parent Children Selector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-parent-children-selector/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [ZOOZA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zooza/) | 30+ | — | Jan 31, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [Child Page Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/child-page-tree/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 12, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [NotFound.org 404 Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notfoundorg-404-page/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 13, 2021 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [Name: Children Excerpt Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/children-excerpt-shortcode-plugin/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 1, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Automatic Submenu for Categories & Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-submenu/) | 10+ | 3/5 (2) | Nov 13, 2017 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [Name: Children Index Shortcode Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/children-index-shortcode-plugin/) | 10+ | — | Mar 1, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Amber Alert Nederland](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/amber-alert-nederland/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Apr 21, 2014 | 18/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Name: Children Content Shortcod… free?
Yes. Name: Children Content Shortcod… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Name: Children Content Shortcod… safe to use in 2026?
Name: Children Content Shortcod… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Name: Children Content Shortcod…?
Name: Children Content Shortcod… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,525 times since it launched in December 2011. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Name: Children Content Shortcod… work with WordPress 7.1?
Name: Children Content Shortcod… is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Name: Children Content Shortcod… last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on March 2, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Name: Children Content Shortcod…?
Name: Children Content Shortcod… is developed and maintained by ChrisHurst.

### What are the best alternatives to Name: Children Content Shortcod…?
The most popular alternatives to Name: Children Content Shortcod… are Add Descendants As Submenu… (2K+ installs), SB Children block (400+ installs) and Category Parent Children Se… (100+ installs).


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