# Best Custom Shortcode Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 custom shortcode plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: WPS HTML Blocks, Shortcode Maker, Generate Shortcode.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPS HTML Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-html-blocks/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 12, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [Shortcode Maker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcode-maker/) | 100+ | 4.1/5 (18) | Dec 5, 2019 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [Generate Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generate-shortcode/) | 100+ | — | Aug 21, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular custom shortcode plugin for WordPress?
WPS HTML Blocks is the most popular custom shortcode plugin with 1K+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many custom shortcode plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “custom shortcode” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these custom shortcode plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 custom shortcode plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-shortcode/ · Generated 2026-10-07 02:12 UTC by PageForge