# LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functions

> LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functions has 10+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**Shortcodes & Functions that will help make your life easier.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 10,143
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (-22.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2025.04
- **Last updated:** Jan 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ircary (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ircary/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/lct-useful-shortcodes-functions/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [functions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/functions/) | #9 | 14 |
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | >100 | 202 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| functions | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcodes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2021.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Foxtool All-in-One: Contact chat button, Custom login, Media optimize images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foxtool/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (20) | Aug 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [WP EXtra – One Click Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-extra/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (41) | Aug 28, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [WPS Child Theme Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-child-theme-generator/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 14, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [WP Feature Disable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-feature-disable/) | 70+ | — | Nov 26, 2009 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [WP Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-customizer/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 9, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Coder Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coder-block/) | 10+ | — | Mar 12, 2026 | 38/100 |
| 7 | [StartBox Easy Hooks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/startbox-easy-hooks/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 30, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Functions Starter Kit by DraftPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-functions-starter-kit/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 5, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Dynco Toolkit by Dynamic Consultants](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynco-toolkit/) | 10+ | — | Dec 5, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Bloginfo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bloginfo/) | 10+ | — | Nov 19, 2019 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio… free?
Yes. LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio… safe to use in 2026?
LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio…?
LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,143 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio… work with WordPress 7.1?
LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio… need?
LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio… requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio… last updated?
The latest version, 2025.04, was released on January 30, 2026 (9 months ago).

### Who makes LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio…?
LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio… is developed and maintained by ircary.

### What are the best alternatives to LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio…?
The most popular alternatives to LCT Useful Shortcodes & Functio… are Foxtool All-in-One: Contact… (7K+ installs), WP EXtra (6K+ installs) and WPS Child Theme Generator (6K+ installs).


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