# Smart Arrow Shortcodes

> Smart Arrow Shortcodes has 10+ active installs and 57 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Smart Arrow Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**If you have a blog that requires giving instructions to users, like moving following Settings → General, this plugin is for you. Just put [arl] on [arr] in your post and it will replace them with ← and → respectively.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,927
- **Downloads (30 days):** 57 (+3.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 24, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ishan001 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ishan001/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-arrow-shortcodes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [arrow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/arrow/) | #7 | 8 |
| [arrows](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/arrows/) | #2 | 3 |
| [format](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/format/) | #15 | 17 |
| [formatting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/formatting/) | #78 | 125 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| arrow | >100 | 1,902 |
| arrows | >100 | 1,902 |
| format | >100 | 10,000 |
| formatting | >100 | 3,131 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Scroll Down Arrow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scroll-down-arrow/) | 800+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 30, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [Indicate External Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/indicate-external-links/) | 600+ | 5/5 (7) | Jun 23, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 3 | [Sticky Back2Top Universal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sticky-back2top-for-genesis/) | 100+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Apr 29, 2019 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [WP Keyboard Navigation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-keyboard-navigation/) | 30+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 9, 2013 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [Awesome Scroll To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/awesome-scroll-to-top/) | 20+ | — | Jul 22, 2018 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Jamie’s WP Arrow Newsletter Subscriber](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jamies-wp-arrow-newsletter-subscriber/) | 10+ | — | May 23, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [FRIA Single Value Chart](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fria-single-value-chart/) | <10 | — | Aug 6, 2020 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smart Arrow Shortcodes safe to use in 2026?
Smart Arrow Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart Arrow Shortcodes?
Smart Arrow Shortcodes is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,927 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart Arrow Shortcodes work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Arrow Shortcodes is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Smart Arrow Shortcodes last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on June 24, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Smart Arrow Shortcodes?
Smart Arrow Shortcodes is developed and maintained by ishan001.

### What are the best alternatives to Smart Arrow Shortcodes?
The most popular alternatives to Smart Arrow Shortcodes are Scroll Down Arrow (800+ installs), Indicate External Links (600+ installs) and Sticky Back2Top Universal (100+ installs).


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