# LiveJournal Shortcode

> LiveJournal Shortcode has 10+ active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** LiveJournal Shortcode 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.

**Links to LiveJournals have a very distinctive look: the icon followed by the journal name. This shortcode follows the same format as LiveJournal’s own markup and provides the same results, which you can easily customize…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,080
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+63.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 19, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dmonnier (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dmonnier/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/livejournal-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [livejournal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/livejournal/) | #11 | 11 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,385 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| livejournal | #27 | 42 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LiveJournal Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/livejournal-importer/) | 7K+ | 2/5 (7) | Oct 16, 2014 | 29/100 |
| 2 | [LiveJournal Crossposter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lj-xp/) | 200+ | 2.3/5 (6) | Dec 15, 2014 | 27/100 |
| 3 | [LJ-XP-SW](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crossposting-in-safe-way/) | 10+ | — | Mar 18, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Livejournal Crossposter Remix Rus translate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/livejournal-crossposter-remix-rus/) | 10+ | — | Aug 19, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Rikki's WP Social Icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rikkis-wp-social-icons/) | 10+ | — | Jun 22, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [LJ-Moods](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lj-moods/) | 10+ | — | Aug 9, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 8 | [LJ user ex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lj-user-ex/) | 10+ | — | Mar 23, 2008 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Avalicious!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/avalicious/) | 10+ | — | Jan 20, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Livejournal Crossposter Remix](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/livejournal-crossposter-remix/) | 10+ | — | Apr 16, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [lj tag parser](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lj-tag-parser/) | 10+ | — | Aug 28, 2009 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is LiveJournal Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
LiveJournal Shortcode 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 LiveJournal Shortcode?
LiveJournal Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,080 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does LiveJournal Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
LiveJournal Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was LiveJournal Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on April 19, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes LiveJournal Shortcode?
LiveJournal Shortcode is developed and maintained by dmonnier.

### What are the best alternatives to LiveJournal Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to LiveJournal Shortcode are LiveJournal Importer (7K+ installs), LiveJournal Crossposter (200+ installs) and LJ-XP-SW (10+ installs).


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