# User Directory Shortcode

> User Directory Shortcode has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** User Directory Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**This plugin displays profile information about a site’s users in table form. Go to Users – User Directory to choose what to include in the directory, and use the shortcode [mackerel-user-directory directory=”x”] to…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,045
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+32.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3
- **Last updated:** Jan 13, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mackerelsky (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mackerelsky/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-directory-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [directory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/directory/) | #71 | 140 |
| [profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profile/) | >100 | 203 |
| [user directory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-directory/) | #5 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| directory | >100 | 10,000 |
| profile | >100 | 6,175 |
| user directory | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/directorist/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (698) | Oct 1, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geodirectory/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (716) | Oct 2, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [HivePress – Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hivepress/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (221) | Aug 26, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 4 | [Link Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-library/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Sep 6, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [Directorist AddonsKit for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/addonskit-for-elementor/) | 9K+ | 2/5 (4) | Nov 27, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [Classified Listing – AI-Powered Classified ads & Business Directory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classified-listing/) | 9K+ | 4.8/5 (138) | Sep 23, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [HivePress Favorites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hivepress-favorites/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 24, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [HivePress Messages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hivepress-messages/) | 7K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Aug 24, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 9 | [HivePress Reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hivepress-reviews/) | 7K+ | 3/5 (4) | Aug 24, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 10 | [Participants Database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/participants-database/) | 7K+ | 4.9/5 (320) | Jul 31, 2026 | 69/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is User Directory Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
User Directory Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use User Directory Shortcode?
User Directory Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,045 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does User Directory Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
User Directory Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was User Directory Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on January 13, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes User Directory Shortcode?
User Directory Shortcode is developed and maintained by mackerelsky.

### What are the best alternatives to User Directory Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to User Directory Shortcode are Directorist: AI-Powered Bus… (20K+ installs), GeoDirectory (10K+ installs) and HivePress (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-directory-shortcode/ · Generated 2026-10-02 23:03 UTC by PageForge