# Shortcodes In Use

> Shortcodes In Use has 80+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Shortcodes In Use shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**This is a simple administration tool that lists occurences of shortcodes within post content and/or custom fields, and/or widget settings. You can select, or search for, specific shortcodes, and it can filter down to a…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 6,212
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+37.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 26, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wizzud (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wizzud/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcodes-in-use/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,653 |
| [find](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/find/) | #8 | 21 |
| [locate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/locate/) | #1 | 1 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,385 |
| [tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tool/) | #13 | 60 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| find | >100 | 10,000 |
| locate | >100 | 1,176 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| tool | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcodes In Use free?
Yes. Shortcodes In Use is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Shortcodes In Use safe to use in 2026?
Shortcodes In Use shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Shortcodes In Use?
Shortcodes In Use is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,212 times since it launched in November 2014. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Shortcodes In Use work with WordPress 7.1?
Shortcodes In Use is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Shortcodes In Use last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on January 26, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Shortcodes In Use?
Shortcodes In Use is developed and maintained by wizzud.

### What are the best alternatives to Shortcodes In Use?
The most popular alternatives to Shortcodes In Use are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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