# Shortcode Maker

> Shortcode Maker has 100+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 18 reviews and 161 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Shortcode Maker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**The plugin to help you make shortcode by yourself or chose builtin shortcodes to use them easily. Why spend much time on doing thing while there is something to let you make things without headache and complexity in…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 25,740
- **Downloads (30 days):** 161 (+38.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 18 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 5.0.4.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 5, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mithu A Quayium (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mithublue/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcode-maker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-shortcode/) | #2 | 3 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,401 |
| [shortcode generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode-generator/) | #2 | 5 |
| [shortcode-maker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode-maker/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode generator | >100 | 1,567 |
| shortcode-maker | >100 | 281 |

## Version adoption

- 5.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPS HTML Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-html-blocks/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 12, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Generate Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generate-shortcode/) | 100+ | — | Aug 21, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Shortcode Maker safe to use in 2026?
Shortcode Maker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Shortcode Maker?
Shortcode Maker is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 25,740 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 161 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Shortcode Maker work with WordPress 7.1?
Shortcode Maker 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 Maker last updated?
The latest version, 5.0.4.2, was released on December 5, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Shortcode Maker?
Shortcode Maker is developed and maintained by Mithu A Quayium.

### What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Maker?
The most popular alternatives to Shortcode Maker are WPS HTML Blocks (1K+ installs) and Generate Shortcode (100+ installs).


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