Shortcode Enablr
Enable shortcodes in ACF field and Yoast SEO titles.
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Shortcode Enablr shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (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 Enablr stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| acf | >100 |
| acf shortcode | >100 |
| advanced custom fields | >100 |
| advanced custom fields shortcode | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Shortcode Enablr
From the official readme · v1.1.4Description
Shortcode Enablr will allow shortcodes to display in ACF fields and Yoast SEO title fields. By default, shortcodes will not work properly in many 3rd party plugins that create non-standard fields.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to use shortcodes in these text fields, then our plugin is for you!
We’ve made this plugin to work alongside The Insertr, our free Dynamic Keyword Insertion tool for WordPress.
Usage
To add shortcodes to ACF fields or Yoast SEO title fields, navigate to the Shortcode Enablr settings and select the service where you want to enable shortcodes. Hit save and you’re ready to go!
Installation
You can download the latest release as a .zip then head over to your site to install this manually.
Once this plugin has been approved on the WordPress marketplace we will update the repository with a link.
Changelog
There are currently no upgrade notices for this project.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Shortcode Enablr: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Shortcode Enablr free?
Yes. Shortcode Enablr is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Shortcode Enablr safe to use in 2026?
Shortcode Enablr shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Shortcode Enablr?
Shortcode Enablr is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,527 times since it launched in December 2019. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does Shortcode Enablr work with WordPress 7.1?
Shortcode Enablr is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, 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 Enablr need?
Shortcode Enablr requires PHP 7.0.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Shortcode Enablr last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.4, was released on March 18, 2021 (6 years ago).
Who makes Shortcode Enablr?
Shortcode Enablr is developed and maintained by garethmorgans.
What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Enablr?
The most popular alternatives to Shortcode Enablr are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), ACF Content Analysis for Yo… (100K+ installs) and Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… (100K+ installs).
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