# User Access Shortcodes

> User Access Shortcodes has 1K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 13 reviews and 236 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 54/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** User Access Shortcodes works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.

**This is the simplest way of controlling who sees what in your posts/pages. This plugin allows you to restrict content to logged in users only (or guests, or by roles) with simple shortcodes. What you see is what you…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 24,456
- **Downloads (30 days):** 236 (+6.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 13 reviews
- **Health score:** 54/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** Jan 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WP Darko (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/spwebguy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-access-shortcodes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [access shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/access-shortcodes/) | #1 | 1 |
| [logged](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/logged/) | #1 | 2 |
| [logged in](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/logged-in/) | #2 | 12 |
| [user](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user/) | #23 | 295 |
| [users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/users/) | #35 | 312 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| access shortcodes | #1 | 5,022 |
| logged | #38 | 6,893 |
| logged in | #25 | 6,893 |
| user | #75 | 10,000 |
| users | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 91.2%
- 2.1: 6.3%
- 2.2: 2.5%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is User Access Shortcodes free?
Yes. User Access Shortcodes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is User Access Shortcodes safe to use in 2026?
User Access Shortcodes works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use User Access Shortcodes?
User Access Shortcodes is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 24,456 times since it launched in November 2014. It was downloaded 236 times in the last 30 days.

### Does User Access Shortcodes work with WordPress 7.1?
User Access Shortcodes is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was User Access Shortcodes last updated?
The latest version, 2.3, was released on January 29, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes User Access Shortcodes?
User Access Shortcodes is developed and maintained by WP Darko.


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