Shortcodes In Widgets
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.
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Shortcodes In Widgets stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| shortcode | >100 |
| shortcode in widget | >100 |
| Shortcodes In Widgets | >100 |
| use shortcode in widget | >100 |
| widget. shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Shortcodes In Widgets
From the official readme · v3.0.0Description
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.
Details
- Add shortcode in an widget and the output will be displayed in frontend.
Installation
The Plugin can be installed in two ways.
Download and Install
- Download and upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/shortcodes-in-widgetsdirectory from the WordPress plugin repository. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress admin.
Using Plugin Interface
- Open the plugin Interface in the wordpress admin and click on “Add new”.
- In the Search box enter “Shortcodes In Widgets” and hit Enter.
- Click on “Install” to install the plugin.
Usage
1.You can now visit Appearance » Widgets page and add a text widget to a sidebar.
2.Paste the shortcode in the content box and click on the save button.
For more information please see the screenshot section.
Changelog
3.0.0
- Compatibility changes to make it work with latest WordPress version.
2.0.0
- Compatibility changes to make it work with latest WordPress version.
- Code changes for PHP 7.2 version.
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FAQ
Shortcodes In Widgets: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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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