Shortcode Widget
Adds a text-like widget that allows you to write shortcode in it.
Shortcode Widget ranks #1,623 among WordPress.org plugins with 10,000+ active installations, a 4.9/5 rating from 34 reviews, and was last updated Mar 22, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.
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- Version
- 1.5.3
- Last Updated
- Mar 22, 2026
- Requires WP
- 3.3+
- Tested Up To
- 7
- PHP Version
- 5.6 or higher
- Author
- Gagan Deep Singh
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- Rating
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9
- Reviews
- 34
- Support Threads
- 0
- Resolved
- 0%
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TL;DR
AI summary of the plugin's readmeThis plugin is for WordPress site owners who want to use shortcodes within a widget. It solves the gap where the default text widget doesn't support shortcode input.
- Text-like widget for shortcode
- Test shortcode included
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