Smart Arrow Shortcodes
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.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Smart Arrow Shortcodes stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| arrow | >100 |
| arrows | >100 |
| format | >100 |
| formatting | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Smart Arrow Shortcodes
From the official readme · v1.1Description
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.
If you want have any questions or feature requests, please contact us via http://wpblogexperts.com/contact-us
Installation
To install the plugin, download the zip file to your computer, unzip it and upload the AutoFooterCopyright folder to /wp-content/plugins folder
For developers
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FAQ
Smart Arrow Shortcodes: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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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