# ShortcodeHub Addon – Image Color Palette

> ShortcodeHub Addon has 40+ active installs and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** ShortcodeHub Addon shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Grabs the dominant color or a representative color palette from an image. Uses javascript and canvas.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 1,481
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (-1.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 11, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+, PHP 5.5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ShortcodeHub (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shortcodehub/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcodehub-addon-image-color-palette/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color/) | #29 | 91 |
| [color palette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color-palette/) | #5 | 13 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 820 |
| [image color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-color/) | #1 | 1 |
| [palette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/palette/) | #2 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| color | >100 | 10,000 |
| color palette | >100 | 746 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| image color | >100 | 6,554 |
| palette | >100 | 989 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Central Color Palette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kt-tinymce-color-grid/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (57) | Aug 16, 2023 | 47/100 |
| 2 | [ACF RGBA Color Picker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-rgba-color-picker/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (5) | Dec 22, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [The Events Calendar: Category Colors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-events-calendar-category-colors/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (61) | Sep 16, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 4 | [Styleguide – Custom Fonts and Colors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/styleguide/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (7) | Jan 30, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [Special Text Boxes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-special-textboxes/) | 1K+ | 3.4/5 (21) | Sep 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 6 | [Comfortable Reading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comfortable-reading/) | 1K+ | 3.6/5 (11) | Dec 19, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [ACF Color Swatches](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-color-swatches/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 29, 2018 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Mark Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mark-posts/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (10) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Restrict Color Picker Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-restrict-color-picker/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 25, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Highlight Color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-highlight-color/) | 900+ | 5/5 (5) | Jul 13, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is ShortcodeHub Addon safe to use in 2026?
ShortcodeHub Addon shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ShortcodeHub Addon?
ShortcodeHub Addon is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,481 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ShortcodeHub Addon work with WordPress 7.1?
ShortcodeHub Addon is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does ShortcodeHub Addon need?
ShortcodeHub Addon requires PHP 5.5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ShortcodeHub Addon last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 11, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes ShortcodeHub Addon?
ShortcodeHub Addon is developed and maintained by ShortcodeHub.

### What are the best alternatives to ShortcodeHub Addon?
The most popular alternatives to ShortcodeHub Addon are Central Color Palette (10K+ installs), ACF RGBA Color Picker (6K+ installs) and The Events Calendar: Catego… (4K+ installs).


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