LiveJournal Shortcode
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where LiveJournal Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| livejournal | #27 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About LiveJournal Shortcode
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
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 with your own CSS styles.
Installation
- Upload
shortcode-ljto your/wp-content/pluginsdirectory. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in your WordPress admin.
To use the shortcode, anywhere you want a LJ link:
[lj user="frank"]
or
[lj user="frank" title="Frank the Goat"]
or
[lj user="lj-maintenance" title="LiveJournal Maintenance" icon="community"]
The user parameter is required. It is the actual name of the journal and can be found from the URL when you visit that journal’s page. For example, Frank the Goat’s journal is at http://frank.livejournal.com and his username is “frank”. If you do not specify the user parameter, the shortcode will result in a red error message to let you know to fix it.
The title parameter is optional and controls the formatting of the visible link text on your page. By default, the user parameter will be used for the link text unless the title parameter is specified. For example, if you want the text to read “Frank the Goat’s Totally Awesome LiveJournal” instead of just “Frank”, put that in the title parameter.
The icon parameter is optional and indicates what kind of LiveJournal this journal is. Valid options are user, community, and news. Defaults to user.
Changelog
You can choose the icon type displayed (user, community, news).
1.1
- Added ability to choose icon type (user, community, news).
- Removed solid white background behind links.
1.0
- Plug-in created.
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FAQ
LiveJournal Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
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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