Foundation Shortcodes
This plugin adds WordPress shortcode support for Foundation 5 layouts and UI elements, including rows, columns, block grids, buttons, tabs, accordions and modals. This plugin is meant to be used with themes built on…
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Foundation Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Foundation Shortcodes stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| buttons | >100 |
| foundation | >100 |
| layout | >100 |
| modal | >100 |
| shortcodes | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Foundation Shortcodes
From the official readme · v1.0.6Description
This plugin adds WordPress shortcode support for Foundation 5 layouts and UI elements, including rows, columns, block grids, buttons, tabs, accordions and modals. This plugin is meant to be used with themes built on Foundation 5.
Full usage examples and documentation can be seen below:
Installation
- Unzip and upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
Foundation Shortcodes: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Foundation Shortcodes free?
Yes. Foundation Shortcodes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Foundation Shortcodes safe to use in 2026?
Foundation Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Foundation Shortcodes?
Foundation Shortcodes is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,954 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.
Does Foundation Shortcodes work with WordPress 7.1?
Foundation Shortcodes is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Foundation Shortcodes last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on April 2, 2015 (12 years ago).
Who makes Foundation Shortcodes?
Foundation Shortcodes is developed and maintained by Oyova.
What are the best alternatives to Foundation Shortcodes?
The most popular alternatives to Foundation Shortcodes are WP Edit (40K+ installs), Sticky Side Buttons (10K+ installs) and Qty Increment Buttons for W… (9K+ installs).
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