Tailored Shortcodes
This plugin contains a helper to quickly add custom code (like forms or surveys) using shortcodes. It’s built by Tailored Media for use on our sites, but anyone is welcome to use it.
Consider an alternative
Tailored Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Tailored Shortcodes
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
This plugin contains a helper to quickly add custom code (like forms or surveys) using shortcodes. It’s built by Tailored Media for use on our sites, but anyone is welcome to use it.
Installation
- Upload the plugin or install through WordPress plugins search.
- Activate the plugin.
- Go to Tailored Shortcodes in the admin area to start adding shortcodes.
For each shortcode, specify the code, and the markup.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Fix so admin metabox doesn’t appear on other pages/posts
1.0
- Initial release
- Using CodeMirror for formatting
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
FAQ
Tailored Shortcodes: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Tailored Shortcodes free?
Yes. Tailored Shortcodes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Tailored Shortcodes safe to use in 2026?
Tailored Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Tailored Shortcodes?
Tailored Shortcodes is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,285 times since it launched in May 2018. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.
Does Tailored Shortcodes work with WordPress 7.1?
Tailored Shortcodes is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Tailored Shortcodes need?
Tailored Shortcodes requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Tailored Shortcodes last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on May 28, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes Tailored Shortcodes?
Tailored Shortcodes is developed and maintained by Anthony.
Powered by PageForge
Want thousands of pages that rank like these? Build them in an afternoon.
This directory runs on the same engine as PageForge. Turn any spreadsheet, CSV or API into thousands of fast, SEO-ready WordPress pages — with schema, internal links and AI-written copy baked in.
- CSV, Google Sheets & API data sources
- AI content, schema & internal links per page
- Works with Elementor, Gutenberg, Yoast & Rank Math
- Free on WordPress.org — no credit card
