# Shortcake (Shortcode UI)

> Shortcake (Shortcode UI) has 10K+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 24 reviews and 1.5K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 43/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Shortcake (Shortcode UI) works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

**Used alongside add_shortcode, Shortcake supplies a user-friendly interface for adding a shortcode to a post, and viewing and editing it from within the content editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10K+
- **Total downloads:** 423,651
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,530 (+14.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 24 reviews
- **Health score:** 43/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.7.4
- **Last updated:** Jan 16, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Daniel Bachhuber (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danielbachhuber/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcode-ui/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | #10 | 202 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| shortcodes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.7: 99.4%
- 0.6: 0.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (5,925) | Sep 25, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [Column Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/column-shortcodes/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (134) | Oct 11, 2022 | 47/100 |
| 3 | [Apollo13 Framework Extensions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/apollo13-framework-extensions/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 4 | [ND Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nd-shortcodes/) | 20K+ | 3.3/5 (13) | Mar 18, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [Futurio Extra](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/futurio-extra/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 25, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Meks Flexible Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-flexible-shortcodes/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (10) | Jun 10, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 7 | [Contact Form 7 Shortcode Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-shortcode-enabler/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (12) | Oct 18, 2024 | 45/100 |
| 8 | [Elements For Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nd-elements/) | 10K+ | — | Dec 4, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [WP Date and Time Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-date-and-time-shortcode/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (31) | Aug 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 11 | [WooCommerce Colors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-colors/) | 10K+ | 3.2/5 (31) | Aug 27, 2020 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcake (Shortcode UI) free?
Yes. Shortcake (Shortcode UI) is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Shortcake (Shortcode UI) safe to use in 2026?
Shortcake (Shortcode UI) works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Shortcake (Shortcode UI)?
Shortcake (Shortcode UI) is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 423,651 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 1,530 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Shortcake (Shortcode UI) work with WordPress 7.1?
Shortcake (Shortcode UI) is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.29, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Shortcake (Shortcode UI) last updated?
The latest version, 0.7.4, was released on January 16, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Shortcake (Shortcode UI)?
Shortcake (Shortcode UI) is developed and maintained by Daniel Bachhuber.

### What are the best alternatives to Shortcake (Shortcode UI)?
The most popular alternatives to Shortcake (Shortcode UI) are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+ installs), Column Shortcodes (60K+ installs) and Apollo13 Framework Extensio… (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcode-ui/ · Generated 2026-09-26 16:10 UTC by PageForge