# Nested Shortcodes

> Nested Shortcodes has 1K+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 14 reviews and 865 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 85/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Nested Shortcodes is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 7 days ago, and scores 85/100 on our health check.

**A small plugin which allows you to use nest shortcodes (i.e. a shortcode within an enclosing shortcode) by implementing a simple do_shortcode filter**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 23,658
- **Downloads (30 days):** 865 (+291.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 14 reviews
- **Health score:** 85/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** Sep 24, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Outerbridge (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/outerbridge/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/nested-shortcodes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [do_shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/do_shortcode/) | #1 | 3 |
| [nested](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nested/) | #2 | 10 |
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | #30 | 203 |
| [text_widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text_widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [the_content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/the_content/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| do_shortcode | #1 | 880 |
| nested | #2 | 1,668 |
| shortcodes | #5 | 10,000 |
| text_widget | #1 | 1 |
| the_content | #1 | 606 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 55.9%
- 1.5: 24.4%
- 1.3: 19.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [bbPress – Do Short Codes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbpress-do-short-codes/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Nov 13, 2019 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [Do Shortcode Widget EveryWhere – WPSHARE247](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/do-shortcode-widget-everywhere-wpshare247/) | 10+ | — | Nov 26, 2022 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Nested Shortcodes safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Nested Shortcodes is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 7 days ago, and scores 85/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Nested Shortcodes?
Nested Shortcodes is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,658 times since it launched in August 2011. It was downloaded 865 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Nested Shortcodes work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Nested Shortcodes up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.0 or newer.

### When was Nested Shortcodes last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on September 24, 2026 (7 days ago).

### Who makes Nested Shortcodes?
Nested Shortcodes is developed and maintained by Outerbridge.

### What are the best alternatives to Nested Shortcodes?
The most popular alternatives to Nested Shortcodes are bbPress – Do Short Codes (100+ installs) and Do Shortcode Widget EveryWh… (10+ installs).


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