# Shortcode Datastore

> Shortcode Datastore has <10 active installs and 147 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Shortcode Datastore shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**A Wordpress plugin that allows for flexible text or HTML to be bound to shortcodes that can be inserted into pages, posts, or templates.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 5,935
- **Downloads (30 days):** 147 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** azumbro (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/azumbro/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcode-datastore/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [datastore](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/datastore/) | #1 | 1 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,407 |
| [variables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/variables/) | #7 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| datastore | #8 | 13 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| variables | >100 | 7,439 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Shortcode Datastore safe to use in 2026?
Shortcode Datastore shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Shortcode Datastore?
Shortcode Datastore is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,935 times since it launched in February 2020. It was downloaded 147 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Shortcode Datastore work with WordPress 7.1?
Shortcode Datastore is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Shortcode Datastore need?
Shortcode Datastore requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Shortcode Datastore last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on May 28, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Shortcode Datastore?
Shortcode Datastore is developed and maintained by azumbro.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcode-datastore/ · Generated 2026-10-10 12:33 UTC by PageForge