Dynamic Shortcode
Dynamic Shortcode is a 100% FREE plugin that allows users to make any shortcode asynchronous in one simple step, meaning it won’t block the WordPress page render at all. Dynamic Shortcode has a simple and user friendly…
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Dynamic Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Rankings
Where Dynamic Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ajax | >100 |
| async | >100 |
| Dynamic | >100 |
| dynamic shortcode | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
About Dynamic Shortcode
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Dynamic Shortcode is a 100% FREE plugin that allows users to make any shortcode asynchronous in one simple step, meaning it won’t block the WordPress page render at all. Dynamic Shortcode has a simple and user friendly interface, making it extremely easy to use.
Dynamic Shortcode can either replace every occurence of a given shortcode without your intervention (currently in beta, the feature is called Dynamic Replace), or you can change every shortcode yourself in one simple step:
- Find an occurence of your shortcode, and replace your shortcode’s name with wp_dynamic and add a parameter named shortcode with your shortcode’s name as a value. For example:
[myShortcode]
becomes[wp_dynamic shortcode=”myShortcode”]
But wait! That’s not all: You can even add custom placeholders for each individual shortcode. Placeholders are displayed when Dynamic Shortcode is loading a shortcode asynchronously.
Dynamic Shortcode is packed with tons of other useful features.
For each individual shortcode on your site, here’s everything Dynamic Shortcode can do for you:
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Make any already existing shortcode asynchronous automatically or in a single step
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Add custom placeholders for when your Dynamic Shortcode is loading your shortcode
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Run a validation function before executing your shortcode when making the asynchronous call
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Choose which GET parameters to ignore when doing the asynchronous call
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Choose which POST parameters to ignore when doing the asynchronous call
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Choose which shortcode attribute to ignore when doing the asynchronous call
Installation
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Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/dynamic-shortcode-ajaxdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. -
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
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Use the Shortcodes admin menu to configure and use the plugin
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Dynamic Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Dynamic Shortcode free?
Yes. Dynamic Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Dynamic Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Dynamic Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Dynamic Shortcode?
Dynamic Shortcode is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,407 times since it launched in January 2021. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.
Does Dynamic Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Dynamic Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.21, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Dynamic Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 8, 2021 (6 years ago).
Who makes Dynamic Shortcode?
Dynamic Shortcode is developed and maintained by FanaticPythoner.
What are the best alternatives to Dynamic Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Dynamic Shortcode are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).
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