# Literal Shortcode

> Literal Shortcode has 10+ active installs and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Literal Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**A shortcode used to display other shortcodes, html tags, and ascii characters without having them reverted by the WYSIWYG editor. Does [ ], < >, and custom chr codes with several easy to remember shortcodes for each.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,417
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+40.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 1, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Luke Mlsna (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bitacre/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/literal-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bracket](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bracket/) | #4 | 8 |
| [display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/display/) | #33 | 61 |
| [echo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/echo/) | #3 | 3 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,436 |
| [tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tag/) | >100 | 177 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bracket | >100 | 525 |
| display | >100 | 10,000 |
| echo | >100 | 1,730 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| tag | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Etsy Shop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/etsy-shop/) | 3K+ | 4/5 (30) | Aug 31, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Tournament Brackets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-tournament-brackets/) | 300+ | 4.1/5 (8) | Oct 7, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Tournamatch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tournamatch/) | 100+ | 4.3/5 (7) | Oct 7, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [BracketCloud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bracketcloud/) | 10+ | — | Dec 31, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [brackify-embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-brackify/) | <10 | — | May 2, 2017 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [NetDraw](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/netdraw/) | <10 | — | Aug 28, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 8 | [Sportstats Cup Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sportstats-cup-generator/) | <10 | — | Oct 8, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Literal Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Literal Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Literal Shortcode?
Literal Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,417 times since it launched in April 2012. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Literal Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Literal Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Literal Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 1, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Literal Shortcode?
Literal Shortcode is developed and maintained by Luke Mlsna.

### What are the best alternatives to Literal Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Literal Shortcode are Etsy Shop (3K+ installs), Simple Tournament Brackets (300+ installs) and Tournamatch (100+ installs).


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