# Shortcodes In Widgets

> Shortcodes In Widgets has 100+ active installs and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Shortcodes In Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows users to put shortcode of any plugin or custom code in an widget and the plugin will execute shortcode in the widget and output will be displayed in front-end.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,842
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 5, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.21
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Yogesh Pawar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pawaryogesh1989/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcodes-in-widgets/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,390 |
| [shortcode in widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode-in-widget/) | #1 | 2 |
| [Shortcodes In Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes-in-widgets/) | #1 | 2 |
| [use shortcode in widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/use-shortcode-in-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widget. shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget-shortcode/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode in widget | >100 | 8,536 |
| Shortcodes In Widgets | >100 | 8,536 |
| use shortcode in widget | >100 | 7,664 |
| widget. shortcode | >100 | 8,536 |

## Version adoption

- 3.0: 82.8%
- 1.0: 17.2%

## 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 | [MW WP Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mw-wp-form/) | 200K+ | 4.2/5 (23) | Sep 27, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcoder/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (227) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Display Posts – Easy lists, grids, navigation, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-posts-shortcode/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (164) | Oct 14, 2024 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [Better Font Awesome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-font-awesome/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (88) | Sep 10, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Column Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/column-shortcodes/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (134) | Oct 11, 2022 | 47/100 |
| 7 | [eRecht24 Legal Texts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/erecht24/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 23, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Shortcode in Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcode-in-menus/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (82) | Feb 10, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced iFrame](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-iframe/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (54) | Sep 23, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 10 | [Insert Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-pages/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | Jun 19, 2026 | 75/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Shortcodes In Widgets safe to use in 2026?
Shortcodes In Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Shortcodes In Widgets?
Shortcodes In Widgets is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,842 times since it launched in June 2016. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Shortcodes In Widgets work with WordPress 7.1?
Shortcodes In Widgets is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.21, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Shortcodes In Widgets last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.0, was released on January 5, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Shortcodes In Widgets?
Shortcodes In Widgets is developed and maintained by Yogesh Pawar.

### What are the best alternatives to Shortcodes In Widgets?
The most popular alternatives to Shortcodes In Widgets are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+ installs), MW WP Form (200K+ installs) and Shortcoder (100K+ installs).


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