# Dynamic Shortcode

> Dynamic Shortcode has 40+ active installs and 82 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Dynamic Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**A small plugin which allows you to use shortcodes as the attribute of other shortcode, shortcode inside shortcode, dynamic shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 2,077
- **Downloads (30 days):** 82 (+12.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 24, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Amir JM (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/web2webs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dynamic-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dynamic shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dynamic-shortcode/) | #2 | 4 |
| [nested](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nested/) | #4 | 10 |
| [nested shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nested-shortcode/) | #1 | 1 |
| [shortcode inside shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode-inside-shortcode/) | #1 | 1 |
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | #89 | 203 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dynamic shortcode | >100 | 3,055 |
| nested | >100 | 1,668 |
| nested shortcode | >100 | 767 |
| shortcode inside shortcode | >100 | 4,829 |
| shortcodes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Dynamic Shortcode Widget for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-shortcode-widget-for-elementor/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 27, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Shortcode Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-shortcode-block/) | 30+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Nov 16, 2019 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Dynamic Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-shortcode-ajax/) | <10 | — | Jan 8, 2021 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dynamic Shortcode?
Dynamic Shortcode is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,077 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dynamic Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Dynamic Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.23, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Dynamic Shortcode need?
Dynamic Shortcode requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Dynamic Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 24, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Dynamic Shortcode?
Dynamic Shortcode is developed and maintained by Amir JM.

### What are the best alternatives to Dynamic Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Dynamic Shortcode are Dynamic Shortcode Widget fo… (100+ installs), Simple Shortcode Block (30+ installs) and Dynamic Shortcode (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-shortcode/ · Generated 2026-10-01 12:51 UTC by PageForge