Bloginfo Shortcode
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().
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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.
- Small user base (700+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Bloginfo Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bloginfo | #21 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Bloginfo Shortcode
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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().
Why a shortcode and not the function in PHP? Sometimes I need to implement slight variations of the same site. This allows me to have the values propagate into the post content as needed without remembering every place that needs changes.
Its used like this:
[blog info="name"]
This is the equivalent of the following in PHP:
bloginfo('name');
Here are some example uses:
[blog info="name"] - Displays the "Site Title" set in Settings > General.
[blog info="description"] - Displays the "Tagline" set in Settings > General.
[blog info="wpurl"] - Displays the "WordPress address (URL)" set in Settings > General.
[blog info="url"] - Displays the "Site address (URL)" set in Settings > General.
[blog info="admin_email"] - Displays the "E-mail address" set in Settings > General.
See here for all the usable parameters: https://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/bloginfo
Fork away: https://github.com/ethanpil/wp-bloginfo-shortcode
Installation
- Upload
wp-bloginfo-shortcode.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Include the [blog info=””] shortcode in your editor….
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FAQ
Bloginfo Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
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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