Google Docs Shortcode
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.
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.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Google Docs Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| google docs | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from 4 reviews
About Google Docs Shortcode
From the official readme · v0.4Description
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.
Now, you want to embed that Google Doc into a blog post. What to do?
Use this plugin!
Simply enter in the Google Docs shortcode into your blog post and presto, the doc should embed into your blog post!
To view a tutorial on how to use the shortcode, read this.
Installation
- Download, install and activate this plugin.
- To view a tutorial on how to use the shortcode, read this.
Changelog
0.4
- Add support for Shortcake
- Add support for public link sharing URLs (“Anyone can view the link” and “Public on the web” links)
- Add support to embed audio files (must use a public link sharing URL). This uses your browser’s HTML5 audio player.
- Add support to embed any file from Google Drive (must use a public link sharing URL). This uses Google’s preview embed viewer.
0.3
- Add support for latest Sheets format.
- Add support for Slides widescreen preset sizes.
0.2
- Add support for latest Forms format.
0.1
- Initial version.
For developers
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FAQ
Google Docs Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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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