# Shaun's WP Query Shortcode

> Shaun's WP Query Shortcode has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 51 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Shaun's WP Query 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.

**This extensible plugin allows you to run a custom WP_Query using a simple shortcode, then display the results using compatible nested shortcodes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,918
- **Downloads (30 days):** 51 (-22.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 20, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shaun Scovil (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sscovil/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shauns-wp-query-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom/) | >100 | 306 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | >100 | 492 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [query](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/query/) | #42 | 61 |
| [type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/type/) | #12 | 20 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom | >100 | 10,000 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| query | >100 | 10,000 |
| type | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [ACF Photo Gallery Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/navz-photo-gallery/) | 60K+ | 4/5 (29) | Dec 26, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 4 | [Smart Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-custom-fields/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (21) | Jul 16, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [Gallery Custom Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gallery-custom-links/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (207) | Oct 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 6 | [Scripts n Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripts-n-styles/) | 30K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Jun 6, 2023 | 45/100 |
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| 10 | [Meks Time Ago](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-time-ago/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (9) | Dec 4, 2025 | 54/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shaun's WP Query Shortcode free?
Yes. Shaun's WP Query Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Shaun's WP Query Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Shaun's WP Query 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 Shaun's WP Query Shortcode?
Shaun's WP Query Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,918 times since it launched in June 2012. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Shaun's WP Query Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Shaun's WP Query 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 Shaun's WP Query Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on October 20, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Shaun's WP Query Shortcode?
Shaun's WP Query Shortcode is developed and maintained by Shaun Scovil.

### What are the best alternatives to Shaun's WP Query Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Shaun's WP Query Shortcode are White Label CMS (200K+ installs), Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs) and ACF Photo Gallery Field (60K+ installs).


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