WordPress Directory

Best Shortcode WordPress Plugins

9 plugins · 1.0M combined installs · 4.7/5 avg rating

Shortcode plugins extend WordPress content with reusable snippets — wrapped in square-bracket tags like [button] or [accordion] — that insert dynamic elements, formatted components, or complex functionality into posts and pages without requiring block editor support. They remain widely used in sites built on classic themes, page builders with shortcode compatibility, and older content that predates the Gutenberg editor. Many shortcode plugins offer libraries of pre-built shortcodes for buttons, alerts, pricing tables, dividers, tabs, and progress bars, enabling non-technical editors to enrich content visually. Developers also use shortcode plugins as lightweight alternatives to creating custom blocks for simple repeatable elements across large content libraries.