Total User Count Shortcode
Total User Count Shortcode provides a simple way to display the number of registered users on your WordPress site. It’s a lightweight plugin with no admin screen, offering a straightforward shortcode: [total_user_count].
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Total User Count Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Total User Count Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| all users | >100 |
| roles | >100 |
| tally | #7 |
| total users | >100 |
| user count | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 from 8 reviews
About Total User Count Shortcode
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
Total User Count Shortcode provides a simple way to display the number of registered users on your WordPress site. It’s a lightweight plugin with no admin screen, offering a straightforward shortcode: [total_user_count].
Features:
- Display Total Users: Use
[total_user_count]to show the total number of users. - Filter by Role: Specify a user role to display counts for, e.g.,
[total_user_count role="customer"]for WooCommerce customers. - Combine Roles: Tally multiple roles together, e.g.,
[total_user_count role="subscriber, author"]. - Support for Custom Roles: Works with custom user roles added by other plugins.
Common WordPress User Roles:
- subscriber
- author
- editor
- contributor
- administrator
- customer (WooCommerce)
Social Proof:
Showcase your site’s popularity by displaying the number of users anywhere on your site using the shortcode.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Use the shortcode
[total_user_count]in your posts, pages, or widgets to display the user count. - No further configuration is needed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the shortcode anywhere?
Yes, the shortcode can be placed in any post, page, or widget area, and within any content like paragraphs or headings (H1, H2, etc.).
Changelog
1.1.2
- Count (sum) multiple user roles within one shortcode.
- Tested and ready for WordPress 6.5
- Ready for PHP 8.3
1.1.1
- Tested and ready for WordPress 5.6
1.1.0
- New: support for getting specific user role counts e.g [total_user_count role=”subscriber”]
- Tested and ready for WordPress 5.5
1.0.5
- Tested and ready for WordPress 5.3
1.0.4
- Tested and ready for WordPress 5.2
1.0.3
- Tested and ready for WordPress 5.1
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FAQ
Total User Count Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Total User Count Shortcode free?
Yes. Total User Count Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Total User Count Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Total User Count Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Total User Count Shortcode?
Total User Count Shortcode is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,370 times since it launched in June 2018. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.
Does Total User Count Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Total User Count Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Total User Count Shortcode need?
Total User Count Shortcode requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Total User Count Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on April 6, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Total User Count Shortcode?
Total User Count Shortcode is developed and maintained by Morgan Hvidt.
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