# Bloginfo Shortcode

> Bloginfo Shortcode has 700+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 134 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Bloginfo Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a shortcode [blog] to pull info from like the template tag bloginfo(). Its very simple to use and supports the same values as bloginfo().**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 3,253
- **Downloads (30 days):** 134 (+22.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 25, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ethanpil (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ethanpil/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-bloginfo-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bloginfo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bloginfo/) | #1 | 6 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,405 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bloginfo | #21 | 53 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Bloginfo Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bloginfo-shortcode/) | 700+ | — | Sep 7, 2010 | 27/100 |
| 3 | [Dig Bloginfo Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dig-bloginfo-shortcode/) | 200+ | — | Nov 10, 2017 | 26/100 |
| 4 | [WP Random Blog Description](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-random-blog-description/) | 10+ | — | Feb 28, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Relative Site URL on Content Save](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relative-site-url-on-content-save/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 16, 2010 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Bloginfo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bloginfo/) | 10+ | — | Nov 19, 2019 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Bloginfo Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Bloginfo Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Bloginfo Shortcode?
Bloginfo Shortcode is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,253 times since it launched in September 2013. It was downloaded 134 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Bloginfo Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Bloginfo Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Bloginfo Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 25, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Bloginfo Shortcode?
Bloginfo Shortcode is developed and maintained by ethanpil.

### What are the best alternatives to Bloginfo Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Bloginfo Shortcode are Bloginfo Shortcode (700+ installs), Dig Bloginfo Shortcode (200+ installs) and WP Random Blog Description (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-bloginfo-shortcode/ · Generated 2026-10-09 17:51 UTC by PageForge