# Extra Shortcodes

> Extra Shortcodes has 1K+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 10 reviews and 171 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Extra Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 17,624
- **Downloads (30 days):** 171 (+24.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.2
- **Last updated:** Apr 13, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.2.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** webvitalii (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/webvitaly/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/extra-shortcodes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/archive/) | #16 | 155 |
| [archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/archives/) | #11 | 74 |
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | #33 | 415 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | #82 | 1,384 |
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | #33 | 202 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| archive | >100 | 5,596 |
| archives | >100 | 5,591 |
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcodes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 98.8%
- 1.6: 1.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Jetpack VaultPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vaultpress/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (72) | Apr 10, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 2 | [Zippy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zippy/) | 8K+ | 4.6/5 (16) | Sep 30, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 3 | [Posts List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-list/) | 7K+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Jun 6, 2013 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Yearly Archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-yearly-archive/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Aug 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Archive Content with Archived Post Status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/archived-post-status/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (36) | Feb 17, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [Advanced Posts/Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-posts-per-page/) | 3K+ | — | Jul 18, 2012 | 28/100 |
| 8 | [JS Archive List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-archive-list-widget/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (45) | Apr 3, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [Sitekit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sitekit/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 15, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 10 | [Ultimate Noindex Nofollow Tool II](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-noindex-nofollow-tool-ii/) | 3K+ | 3.1/5 (8) | Feb 20, 2024 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Extra Shortcodes free?
Yes. Extra Shortcodes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Extra Shortcodes safe to use in 2026?
Extra Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Extra Shortcodes?
Extra Shortcodes is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,624 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 171 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Extra Shortcodes work with WordPress 7.1?
Extra Shortcodes is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Extra Shortcodes last updated?
The latest version, 2.2, was released on April 13, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Extra Shortcodes?
Extra Shortcodes is developed and maintained by webvitalii.

### What are the best alternatives to Extra Shortcodes?
The most popular alternatives to Extra Shortcodes are Jetpack VaultPress (10K+ installs), Zippy (8K+ installs) and Posts List (7K+ installs).


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