# ShortBuild

> ShortBuild has 1K+ active installs and 458 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** ShortBuild works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**ShortBuild Beautiful ready-made Business Templates**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 56,239
- **Downloads (30 days):** 458 (+0.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.6.16
- **Last updated:** May 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** themeansar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/themeansar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortbuild/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [callout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/callout/) | #1 | 6 |
| [home page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/home-page/) | #2 | 8 |
| [portfolio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/portfolio/) | #21 | 209 |
| [Testimonial](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/testimonial/) | #10 | 82 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| callout | #11 | 171 |
| home page | #73 | 4,017 |
| portfolio | >100 | 1,607 |
| Testimonial | >100 | 1,359 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Callout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/callout-block/) | 400+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 13, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Callout Boxes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/callout-boxes/) | 50+ | — | Oct 18, 2021 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [Insert Callout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-callout/) | 40+ | — | May 21, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Remove 'Try Gutenberg' callout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-try-gutenberg-callout/) | 30+ | — | Aug 3, 2018 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Floating Callout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-callout/) | 20+ | — | May 8, 2021 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is ShortBuild safe to use in 2026?
ShortBuild works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ShortBuild?
ShortBuild is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 56,239 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 458 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ShortBuild work with WordPress 7.1?
ShortBuild is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does ShortBuild need?
ShortBuild requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ShortBuild last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.16, was released on May 21, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes ShortBuild?
ShortBuild is developed and maintained by themeansar.

### What are the best alternatives to ShortBuild?
The most popular alternatives to ShortBuild are Callout (400+ installs), Callout Boxes (50+ installs) and Insert Callout (40+ installs).


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