edshelf Widget
Adds a shortcode and template tag for embedding an edshelf widget onto your site.
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edshelf Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where edshelf Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| apps | >100 |
| collection | >100 |
| edshelf | #1 |
| edtech | #2 |
| education | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About edshelf Widget
From the official readme · v1.2Description
edshelf helps you find the most effective educational tools for your specific needs. You can also create shelves of tools you like, or browse shelves created by others.
This plugin provides a shortcode so you can easily embed an edshelf widget onto your site.
The shortcode is: [edshelf-shelf-widget id="NNNN" height="YYY" format="FFFF"]
The template tag is: edshelf_shelf_widget( NNNN, YYYY, 'FFFF' );
Where NNNN is the ID of the shelf you want to embed, YYY is the height of the widget in pixels, and FFFF is the format of widget. You can get this ID from the shelf on edshelf, in the Widget module at the bottom of the right column. The choices for the format of widget are “grid” (the default setting), “list”, or “compact”.
Installation
- Download and unzip the plugin file.
- Upload the
edshelf-widgetsfolder into your/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Go to the Plugins section of your WordPress admin and activate the “edshelf Widgets” plugin.
- Go to edshelf and view a collection you want to embed.
- Look for the Widget module at the bottom of the right column. In that module will be some code.
- Look for a 5 or 6-digit number in that code. That number is the ID number of the shelf.
- Go to the blog post or page on which you want to embed this shelf widget.
- Type in the following WordPress shortcode in the text editor:
[edshelf-shelf-widget id="NNNN" height="YYY" format="FFFF"]. - The settings are:
NNNNis the shelf ID you just found.YYYis the height of the widget in pixels.FFFFis the format of widget, where your choices are “grid” (the default setting), “list”, or “compact”. - Or use the template tag
edshelf_shelf_widget( $id, $height, '$format' );if you are familiar with PHP. - And you’re done!
Changelog
1.2
- Added backwards compatibility with previous shortcode,
[edshelf-collection-widget]
1.1
- Added image assets.
1.0
- Updated code to reflect the new naming scheme (“shelves” instead of “collections”) and architecture of the edshelf site. Changed settings and controls accordingly.
0.2.2
- Replaced the parameter and term “type” with “format” for future compatibility of upcoming features.
0.2.1
- Added support for widget types, such as full, list, and compact.
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FAQ
edshelf Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is edshelf Widget free?
Yes. edshelf Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is edshelf Widget safe to use in 2026?
edshelf Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use edshelf Widget?
edshelf Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,307 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.
Does edshelf Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
edshelf Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was edshelf Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on December 8, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes edshelf Widget?
edshelf Widget is developed and maintained by Mike Lee.
What are the best alternatives to edshelf Widget?
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