# Google Docs Shortcode

> Google Docs Shortcode has 200+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 4 reviews and 221 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Google Docs Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Okay, so you’ve written an awesome doc, created a killer presentation, made some nifty calculations in a spreadsheet or made a fillable form on Google Docs.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 21,831
- **Downloads (30 days):** 221 (+7.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4
- **Last updated:** Sep 30, 2015
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** r-a-y (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/r-a-y/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-docs-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google docs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-docs/) | #5 | 20 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,388 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google docs | >100 | 1,478 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 91.4%
- 0.2: 8.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, 3D PDF FlipBook, Google Reviews, YouTube Videos, Upload & Embed PDF documents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embedpress/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (306) | Sep 24, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Document Embedder Addons for Elementor – Embed Documents in Elementor Websites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/document-embedder-addons-for-elementor/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (7) | Sep 29, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [Easy Document Embedder – Embed Word, excel, Powerpoint, Pdf file and more..](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-document-embedder/) | 400+ | 3/5 (2) | Dec 12, 2020 | 28/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Google Docs Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-google-docs-viewer/) | 300+ | 3.1/5 (8) | Mar 22, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Docswrite – Export Google Docs to Your Site ✨](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/docswrite/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 31, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 7 | [GoPublish: Publish from Google Docs to Any Site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gopublish-publish-from-google-docs-to-any-site/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | May 1, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 8 | [Docs2Site – Export Google Docs Into WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/docs2site/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 26, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Draft from Google Docs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/draft-from-google-docs/) | 20+ | — | Apr 6, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [Tooltester Clean Paste for Google Docs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tooltester-clean-paste-for-google-docs/) | 10+ | — | Apr 28, 2026 | 44/100 |
| 11 | [Docs to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/docs-to-wordpress/) | 10+ | 4/5 (8) | Sep 30, 2015 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Docs Shortcode free?
Yes. Google Docs Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Google Docs Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Google Docs Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Google Docs Shortcode?
Google Docs Shortcode is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,831 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 221 times in the last 30 days.

### When was Google Docs Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on September 30, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Google Docs Shortcode?
Google Docs Shortcode is developed and maintained by r-a-y.

### What are the best alternatives to Google Docs Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Google Docs Shortcode are EmbedPress (100K+ installs), Document Embedder Addons fo… (6K+ installs) and Easy Document Embedder (400+ installs).


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