# Shortcode Alias API

> Shortcode Alias API has <10 active installs and 23 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Shortcode Alias API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Inspired by the original functionality in Post Link Shortcodes, this plugin allows developers to create powerful enhanced versions of any existing shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,219
- **Downloads (30 days):** 23 (+53.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 21, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Evan Mattson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aaemnnosttv/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcode-alias-api/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,411 |
| [shortcode aliases](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode-aliases/) | >100 | 0 |
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | >100 | 202 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode aliases | >100 | 231 |
| shortcodes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (5,925) | Sep 25, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [MW WP Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mw-wp-form/) | 200K+ | 4.2/5 (23) | Sep 27, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcoder/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (227) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Display Posts – Easy lists, grids, navigation, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-posts-shortcode/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (164) | Oct 14, 2024 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [Better Font Awesome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-font-awesome/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (88) | Sep 10, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Column Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/column-shortcodes/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (134) | Oct 11, 2022 | 47/100 |
| 7 | [eRecht24 Legal Texts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/erecht24/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 23, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Shortcode in Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcode-in-menus/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (82) | Feb 10, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced iFrame](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-iframe/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (54) | Oct 10, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 10 | [Insert Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-pages/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | Jun 19, 2026 | 75/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Shortcode Alias API safe to use in 2026?
Shortcode Alias API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Shortcode Alias API?
Shortcode Alias API is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,219 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 23 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Shortcode Alias API work with WordPress 7.1?
Shortcode Alias API is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Shortcode Alias API last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.0, was released on October 21, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Shortcode Alias API?
Shortcode Alias API is developed and maintained by Evan Mattson.

### What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Alias API?
The most popular alternatives to Shortcode Alias API are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+ installs), MW WP Form (200K+ installs) and Shortcoder (100K+ installs).


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