Shortcode Box
Now you can use this plugin to add Useful Boxes to your blog!
Consider an alternative
Shortcode Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Shortcode Box stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Box | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Shortcode Box
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
Need some boxs to make your post better?
Now you can use this plugin to add Useful Boxes to your blog!
You just need to type the shortcode [box] in to your post and everything will done for you!
For shortcode usage please visit “Dashboard” -> “Tools” -> “Shortcode Box”
Live Demo: Click Here
中文介紹請看這裏
Translators
If you have created your own language pack, or have an update of an existing one, you can send gettext PO and MO files to Arefly so that I can bundle it into Shortcode Box. You can download the latest POT file.
Installation
Updgrading From A Previous Version
To upgrade from a previous version of this plugin, delete the entire folder and files from the previous version of the plugin and then follow the installation instructions below.
Installing The Plugin
Extract all files from the ZIP file, making sure to keep the file structure intact, and then upload it to /wp-content/plugins/.
Then just visit your admin area and activate the plugin.
Changelog
See Changelog.
Version 1.1.1 to 1.1.2
- Update Readme File.
Version 1.1
- Fix Bugs.
Version 1.0.9
- Update Readme File.
Version 1.0.8
- Add Uncompressed CSS File & Using Minified CSS File.
Version 1.0.7
-
Update Readme File.
-
Fix Bugs.
Version 1.0.6
- Now you can use other shortcode in
[box].
Version 1.0.5
- Improve loading CSS by
wp_enqueue_style.
Version 1.0.4
- Remove All Remote Load File.
Version 1.0.3
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Add Live Demo.
-
Add Banners.
Version 1.0.2
- Change shortcode from
[sc]to[box].
Version 1.0.1
- Fix Bugs.
Version 1.0
- Initial release.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Shortcode Box: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Shortcode Box free?
Yes. Shortcode Box is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Shortcode Box safe to use in 2026?
Shortcode Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Shortcode Box?
Shortcode Box is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,827 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.
Does Shortcode Box work with WordPress 7.1?
Shortcode Box is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Shortcode Box last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on March 10, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes Shortcode Box?
Shortcode Box is developed and maintained by Arefly.
What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Box?
The most popular alternatives to Shortcode Box are BBSpoiler (4K+ installs), CSSIgniter Shortcodes (2K+ installs) and upPrev (1K+ installs).
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