Shortcode Toggle
Need some toggles (Click to Open/Close) to make your post better?
Consider an alternative
Shortcode Toggle shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- 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 Toggle stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| menu | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| toggle | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews
About Shortcode Toggle
From the official readme · v1.0.9Description
Need some toggles (Click to Open/Close) to make your post better?
Now you can use this plugin to add Useful Toggles to your blog!
You just need to type the shortcode [toggle] in to your post and everything will done for you!
For shortcode usage please visit “Dashboard” -> “Tools” -> “Shortcode Toggle”
Example: [toggle title="Title"]Some Content...[/toggle]
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 Toggle. 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 1.0.9
- Update Readme File.
Version 1.0.8
-
Add Uncompressed CSS File & Using Minified CSS File.
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Add Uncompressed JS File & Using Minified JS File.
Version 1.0.7
- Fix Bugs.
Version 1.0.5 to 1.0.6
- Update Readme File.
Version 1.0.4
- Add Example Code.
Version 1.0.2 to 1.0.3
- Add Banners.
Version 1.0.1
- Remove
<br />tag in shortcode.
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 Toggle: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Shortcode Toggle free?
Yes. Shortcode Toggle is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Shortcode Toggle safe to use in 2026?
Shortcode Toggle shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Shortcode Toggle?
Shortcode Toggle is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,144 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does Shortcode Toggle work with WordPress 7.1?
Shortcode Toggle 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 Toggle last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.9, was released on March 10, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes Shortcode Toggle?
Shortcode Toggle is developed and maintained by Arefly.
What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Toggle?
The most popular alternatives to Shortcode Toggle are Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs), Max Mega Menu (300K+ installs) and Menu Image, Icons made easy (100K+ installs).
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