User Directory Shortcode
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where User Directory Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| directory | >100 |
| profile | >100 |
| user directory | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 1 reviews
About User Directory Shortcode
From the official readme · v0.3Description
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 generate the table. The table uses danvk’s Dragtable, which allows table columns to be reordered.
Installation
- Upload all files to your plugin directory
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu
- Go to Users – User Directory to create a new directory.
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FAQ
User Directory Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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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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