Dummy Text Shortcode
Allows for dummy text to be placed in a post / page with the [dummy] shortcode. Can easily be removed when no longer needed.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (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 Dummy Text Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| dummy content | >100 |
| dummy text | >100 |
| lorem ipsum | >100 |
| markup content | >100 |
| shortcodes | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Dummy Text Shortcode
From the official readme · v1.01Description
Allows for dummy text to be placed in a post / page with the [dummy] shortcode. Can easily be removed when no longer needed.
Potential Enhancements
- Got a bug? Something look off? Hit me up.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload the ‘dummy-text-shortcode’ folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- That’s it.
Changelog
Should not affect any existing plugins / frameworks.
1.01
- Added banner image and WP version number
1.0
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Dummy Text Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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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