# Dummy Text Shortcode

> Dummy Text Shortcode has 10+ active installs and 73 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Dummy Text Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Allows for dummy text to be placed in a post / page with the [dummy] shortcode. Can easily be removed when no longer needed.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,421
- **Downloads (30 days):** 73 (+28.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.01
- **Last updated:** Jan 20, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andrew Norcross (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/norcross/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dummy-text-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dummy content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dummy-content/) | #9 | 17 |
| [dummy text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dummy-text/) | #9 | 12 |
| [lorem ipsum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lorem-ipsum/) | #20 | 31 |
| [markup content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/markup-content/) | #1 | 1 |
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | >100 | 203 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dummy content | >100 | 288 |
| dummy text | >100 | 188 |
| lorem ipsum | >100 | 114 |
| markup content | >100 | 3,700 |
| shortcodes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.01: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [FakerPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fakerpress/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (205) | Jul 24, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Populate Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-populate-posts/) | 200+ | 5/5 (10) | Apr 11, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 3 | [Lorem Ipsum – Block Editor Dummy Text Autocomplete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loremipsum/) | 100+ | — | Aug 12, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [Dummy Text Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dummy-text-generator/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | May 14, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 5 | [AutoRadomContent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-random-content/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 19, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Content Forge – AI & non-AI content generator, scheduled AI posts, dummy data for your site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-forge/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 16, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 7 | [ShortCut and Dummy Text Generator – build block layouts in seconds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bplugins-lorem-generator/) | 30+ | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 8 | [Dummy Content Pack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dummy-content-pack/) | 10+ | — | Dec 6, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Eazly Content Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eazly-content-generator/) | <10 | — | Jan 27, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 11 | [Loremix Demo Content Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loremix-demo-content-generator/) | <10 | — | May 30, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Dummy Text Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Dummy Text Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dummy Text Shortcode?
Dummy Text Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,421 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dummy Text Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Dummy Text Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Dummy Text Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.01, was released on January 20, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Dummy Text Shortcode?
Dummy Text Shortcode is developed and maintained by Andrew Norcross.

### What are the best alternatives to Dummy Text Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Dummy Text Shortcode are FakerPress (10K+ installs), Easy Populate Posts (200+ installs) and Lorem Ipsum (100+ installs).


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