Meta Shortcode
The Meta Shortcode plugin allows you to easily insert meta values into your posts or pages without having to edit a theme file.
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Meta Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
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 Meta Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| meta | >100 |
| page | >100 |
| post | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Meta Shortcode
From the official readme · v0.1Description
The Meta Shortcode plugin allows you to easily insert meta values into your posts or pages without having to edit a theme file.
Rather than having to use get_post_meta inside of your theme files or another plugin, you can just use the shortcode [ metafield ].
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Installation
Upload the folder inside the zip to your /wp-content/plugins/ folder or, better, use the plugin pages inside WordPress.
Usage
Insert the shortcode [ metafield ] where you want your info to show up.
You can use the following options.
fieldThe meta field to display. This is the only required attribute.sortedIf there are multiple values in the meta field, setting this to true will sort them alphabetically prior to output. If false, or left empty, then they will be output in the order entered in WordPress.beforeAny text or HTML to display before the meta field information. Defaults to blank if there is only one record and <ul> if there are multiple meta records.afterText or HTML to display after the meta field info. Same asbeforefor defaults.emptyText or HTML to display if the meta field isn’t found. Defaults to empty which means that nothing is displayed if the meta isn’t available.
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FAQ
Meta Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Meta Shortcode free?
Yes. Meta Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Meta Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Meta Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Meta Shortcode?
Meta Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,071 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.
Does Meta Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Meta Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Meta Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on November 3, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes Meta Shortcode?
Meta Shortcode is developed and maintained by Ryan.
What are the best alternatives to Meta Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Meta Shortcode are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), Meta for WooCommerce (400K+ installs) and Meta pixel for WordPress (400K+ installs).
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