Sherky Simple Portfolio
Creates simple yet elegant responsive portfolio using shortcode into your page. Work samples are displayed using a fancy jquery plugin jportilio.
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Sherky Simple Portfolio shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Sherky Simple Portfolio stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| add portfolios | >100 |
| create portfolios | >100 |
| portfolio | >100 |
| portfolios | >100 |
| skills | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Sherky Simple Portfolio
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Creates simple yet elegant responsive portfolio using shortcode into your page. Work samples are displayed using a fancy jquery plugin jportilio.
Work samples are displayed beautifully and the template itself.
This a simple plugin that showcases the projects you worked on and currently working on your personal website. Personal details are added on the portfolio page as your contact details.
Adding projects is simple as ABC. It’s plain and simple.
You can email me directly for any plugin request or personal modification such as styles and templates at contact@sherkspear.com or contact me at http://sherkspear.com/contact
Plugin URL : http://www.sherkspear.com/portfolio-item/simple-portfolio-plugin/
Demo Page: http://demo.sherkspear.com/portfolio/
More detailed instruction is at
*Dashboard -> Portfolio -> How To Use
/wp-admin/admin.php?page=sherkportfolio_menu_page
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Backup everything before you install the plugin.
- Upload sherkportfolio directory to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Update the Permalinks on settings.
- At Dashboard, under Portfolio menu, add your personal and contact details.
- Add projects for your portfolio through the Add New Project submenu of Portfolio menu.
- Provide the details of the project and click submit.
- List of projects will be available for edit and delete under the Project form.
- Add shortcode to the Page you created where you wish your portfolio will be displayed using
[sherkyportfolio]
More detailed instruction is at
*Dashboard -> Portfolio -> How To Use
/wp-admin/admin.php?page=sherkportfolio_menu_page
Changelog
1.2
- Fixed bugs Dashboard Post missing
- Update styles for jportilio title
1.1
- Implemented shortcode on displaying portfolio data.
- Updated the frontend display, theme, jquery plugin for portfolio.
1.0
- An initial upload of the plugin.
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FAQ
Sherky Simple Portfolio: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Sherky Simple Portfolio free?
Yes. Sherky Simple Portfolio is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Sherky Simple Portfolio safe to use in 2026?
Sherky Simple Portfolio shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Sherky Simple Portfolio?
Sherky Simple Portfolio is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,543 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.
Does Sherky Simple Portfolio work with WordPress 7.1?
Sherky Simple Portfolio is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Sherky Simple Portfolio last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on May 15, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Sherky Simple Portfolio?
Sherky Simple Portfolio is developed and maintained by SherkSpear.
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