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WP Shortcode by MyThemeShop

By MyThemeShop

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

WP Shortcode by MyThemeShop Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP Shortcode is a versatile plugin that offers over 24 shortcodes for easy integration into WordPress. Add buttons, alerts, videos, and more with a click.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.92/10

User Rating

3.4/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP Shortcode allows you to add stylish buttons, alerts, videos, and various layouts to your WordPress site effortlessly. This plugin, previously exclusive to premium members of MyThemeShop, is now available for everyone to use.

With WP Shortcode, you won't lose your custom styles when switching themes. It provides over 24 useful shortcodes, including buttons, highlights, boxes, toggles, tabs, and pricing tables. This flexibility ensures you can maintain your site's aesthetics regardless of theme changes.

The plugin is designed to be user-friendly and minimally styled, making it suitable for most websites. You can easily customize it to fit your needs. For a complete list of options available with this powerful plugin, visit the demo page.

Support for this plugin is provided through MyThemeShop's forums. Registration is free, and you can access various video tutorials to help you get started. If you encounter any issues, feel free to open a support thread for assistance.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Shortcode by MyThemeShop offers a basic shortcode solution but faces stiff competition from more actively maintained and feature-rich plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use for basic shortcode needs
Includes useful shortcodes for content layout like columns
Free to use without upsells
Recommended by some users for its utility
Supports translations, e.g., French translation available

Weaknesses

Lacks updates for compatibility with newer WordPress versions
Requires ImageMagick which is not supported on all servers
Limited customization options like adding CSS classes to columns
Known security vulnerabilities with no current fixes

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mixed with half giving high ratings praising its utility, but a significant minority report compatibility and operational issues.

Positive highlights

"I love this useful plugin and I recommend it!" — Bruno Tritsch
"Great plugin for creating columns in content areas." — WCat
"Great plugin, use it on every site." — WCat

Common complaints

Does not work with WordPress 4.3.1 and newer versions
Requires ImageMagick which is banned or unreliable on some servers

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with recent WordPress versions
Dependency on ImageMagick limits usability
Security vulnerabilities remain unpatched

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward shortcode plugin for basic content layout and are running compatible WordPress versions on servers supporting ImageMagick.

Not ideal for

Users on the latest WordPress versions, those who cannot use ImageMagick, or those requiring a secure and actively maintained shortcode plugin.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes a variety of basic shortcodes for content layout and formatting without any paid upgrades.

Final Verdict

WP Shortcode by MyThemeShop is a simple and useful plugin for users needing basic shortcode functionality, especially for column layouts. However, its lack of updates and unresolved security vulnerabilities pose risks, and its reliance on ImageMagick limits server compatibility.

Given the availability of more actively maintained alternatives with broader compatibility and better security, users should carefully consider their needs and environment before choosing this plugin. It may suit some legacy setups but is not ideal for modern WordPress sites.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Shortcode by MyThemeShop plugin.

shortcode

buttons

toggle shortcode

Screenshots

FAQ

Please disable all plugins and check if shortcode plugin is working properly. Then you can enable all plugins one by one to find out which plugin is conflicting with WP Shortcode plugin.