TW Shortcodes
Building complex page layouts with buttons, icons and pricing tables typically requires lots of experience with html, css, php and the WordPress template hierarchy. Use this plugin to whip up fancy looking page designs…
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TW Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.6 (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 TW Shortcodes stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| buttons | >100 |
| grid | >100 |
| icons | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| shortcodes | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About TW Shortcodes
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Building complex page layouts with buttons, icons and pricing tables typically requires lots of experience with html, css, php and the WordPress template hierarchy. Use this plugin to whip up fancy looking page designs in no time flat.
This plugin is based on GPP Shortcodes from Graph Paper Press: https://graphpaperpress.com/plugins/gpp-shortcodes/.
There are 11 shortcodes packaged into this plugin:
- Flat Buttons
- Icons courtesy of Genericons
- Icon Buttons
- Highlights
- Dividers
- Accordions
- Toggles
- Tabs
- Google Maps
- Pricing Tables
- Grids
See live examples, a full list of the options and usage instructions here:
http://tripwiremagazine.com/wp/plugins/tw-shortcodes/
Installation
- Upload the whole
tw-shortcodesdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the ‘GPP Shortcodes’ plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Add shortcodes to Posts and Pages using the instructions found on this page:
http://tripwiremagazine.com/wp/plugins/tw-shortcodes/
Changelog
N/A http://tripwiremagazine.com/wp/plugins/tw-shortcodes/
1.0
- Initial release
For developers
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FAQ
TW Shortcodes: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is TW Shortcodes free?
Yes. TW Shortcodes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is TW Shortcodes safe to use in 2026?
TW Shortcodes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use TW Shortcodes?
TW Shortcodes is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,040 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.
Does TW Shortcodes work with WordPress 7.1?
TW Shortcodes is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was TW Shortcodes last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on October 23, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes TW Shortcodes?
TW Shortcodes is developed and maintained by lvraa.
What are the best alternatives to TW Shortcodes?
The most popular alternatives to TW Shortcodes are WP Edit (40K+ installs), Sticky Side Buttons (10K+ installs) and Qty Increment Buttons for W… (9K+ installs).
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