# Credits Shortcode & Block

> Credits Shortcode & Block has 10+ active installs and 235 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Credits Shortcode & Block is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Give readers a clear path back to the original source. Credits Shortcode & Block adds compact, theme-friendly Source or Via attribution links to WordPress posts and pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,989
- **Downloads (30 days):** 235 (+94.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.6.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jashjacob (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jashjacob/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/source-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [attribution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attribution/) | #20 | 65 |
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,002 |
| [credits](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/credits/) | #18 | 21 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,385 |
| [source](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/source/) | #12 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| attribution | >100 | 1,402 |
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| credits | >100 | 6,978 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| source | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy UTM tracking with contact form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-utm-tracking-with-contact-form-7/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 26, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 2 | [Molongui Post Contributors: Multi-Role Contributor Attribution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/molongui-post-contributors/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 25, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 3 | [Sense Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sense-forms/) | 300+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Aug 21, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Opinly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/opinly-analytics/) | 300+ | — | Jul 6, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 5 | [ThoughtMetric for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/thoughtmetric-for-woocommerce/) | 200+ | — | Aug 31, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 6 | [TrueROAS AI Ad Attribution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/trueroas/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 25, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 7 | [PressForward](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pressforward/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (11) | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Attribution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-attribution/) | 30+ | 4/5 (4) | Feb 4, 2026 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Async Image Credits – Lightweight automatic image credits](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/async-image-credits/) | 20+ | — | Sep 17, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [CQI Referrer Attribution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cqi-referrer-attribution/) | 20+ | — | Jul 10, 2026 | 58/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Credits Shortcode & Block free?
Yes. Credits Shortcode & Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Credits Shortcode & Block safe to use in 2026?
Credits Shortcode & Block is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Credits Shortcode & Block?
Credits Shortcode & Block is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,989 times since it launched in October 2014. It was downloaded 235 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Credits Shortcode & Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Credits Shortcode & Block up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.3 or newer.

### What PHP version does Credits Shortcode & Block need?
Credits Shortcode & Block requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Credits Shortcode & Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.0, was released on September 21, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes Credits Shortcode & Block?
Credits Shortcode & Block is developed and maintained by jashjacob.

### What are the best alternatives to Credits Shortcode & Block?
The most popular alternatives to Credits Shortcode & Block are Easy UTM tracking with cont… (2K+ installs), Molongui Post Contributors:… (500+ installs) and Sense Forms (300+ installs).


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