WP247 Get Option Shortcode
Include WordPress options anywhere shortcodes are accepted.
Consider an alternative
WP247 Get Option Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP247 Get Option Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| get_option | >100 |
| options | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP247 Get Option Shortcode
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Include WordPress options anywhere shortcodes are accepted.
Syntax
[wp247_get_option option=”desired-option” default=”desired-default” scope=”desired-scope“]
where:
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desired-option is the option to be retrieved from the WordPress wp_options table. Default: none
-
desired-default is the default value to be returned if the desired option does not exist. Default: “”
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desired-scope indicates which type of option is to be retrieved. scope=”site” will retrieve options using the WordPress get_site_option function. All other values are ignored and the WordPress get_option function will be used to retrieve the desired option value. Default: “”
Examples
Include the WordPress site URL in some text somewhere:
- This is my site’s URL: [wp247_get_option option=”siteurl”].
Set up a copyright notice in a footer widget:
- Copyright © [wp247_get_option option=’blogname’]. All rights reserved.
Installation
In the site’s WordPress backend:
- Go to Plugins->Add New
- Search for the plugin ‘wp247 get option shortcode’
- Click the “Install” button
- Click on “Activate”
That’s it. You’re now ready to include WordPress options on your site.
Changelog
1.2
Removed Notifications Plugin corequisite
Fix Settings API for PHP v7
Update Admin Favorites
1.1
fixed settings API bug
Added WP247 Extension Notification System interface
1.0.1
Remove namespace use in WP247 Settings API to due errors
1.0
First release on 2015-April-9
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FAQ
WP247 Get Option Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is WP247 Get Option Shortcode free?
Yes. WP247 Get Option Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP247 Get Option Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
WP247 Get Option Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP247 Get Option Shortcode?
WP247 Get Option Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,645 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP247 Get Option Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
WP247 Get Option Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP247 Get Option Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 8, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes WP247 Get Option Shortcode?
WP247 Get Option Shortcode is developed and maintained by wescleveland.
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