Custom Content
Custom Content plugin Extend the Visual Composer with ES Modules (ES Custom Content) display custom contents using shortcode, widgets and VC module. You can enable or disbale vc module and widget in settings tab.
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Custom Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Custom Content stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom content | >100 |
| custom content widget | >100 |
| custom contents | >100 |
| custom post widget | >100 |
| easysoftonic | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 2 reviews
About Custom Content
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Custom Content plugin Extend the Visual Composer with ES Modules (ES Custom Content) display custom contents using shortcode, widgets and VC module. You can enable or disbale vc module and widget in settings tab.
Features
- Display contents by Shortcode
[es_custom_content id="1"] - Display contents by Widget
- Display contents by VC Module
Credits
- Umair Saleem – Plugin Author / Lead programmer
- Umair Saleem – Plugin programmer
- Powered By Easy Softonic
Installation
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Install automatically through the
Plugins,Add Newmenu in WordPress, or upload thecustom-contentfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. -
Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress. On the Admin screen use the Plugins side menu to select Custom Content to configure. -
You must add this shortcode
[es_custom_content id="1"]in a Page, Post, or Text Widget. You can find this shortcode on the cuntom contents page. Here is how to add the shortcode: Log into your blog admin dashboard. ClickPages, clickAdd New, add a title to your page, enter the shortcode[es_custom_content id="1"]in the page. UncheckAllow Comments, then clickPublish. and also can use widget and vc module for display contents. -
Updates are automatic. Click on “Upgrade Automatically” if prompted from the admin menu. If you ever have to manually upgrade, simply deactivate, uninstall, and repeat the installation steps with the new version.
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FAQ
Custom Content: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Custom Content free?
Yes. Custom Content is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Content safe to use in 2026?
Custom Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Content?
Custom Content is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,496 times since it launched in September 2020. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Content work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Content is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Custom Content last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 19, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Custom Content?
Custom Content is developed and maintained by Umair Saleem.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Content?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Content are Simple Custom Content (100+ installs), Content Molecules (10+ installs) and Simple Custom Content Adder (10+ installs).
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