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Shortcake (Shortcode UI)

By Daniel Bachhuber

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Shortcake (Shortcode UI) Review - In-Depth Analysis

Shortcake provides a user-friendly interface for WordPress shortcodes. It simplifies adding and editing shortcodes within the content editor.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 24+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Shortcake is designed to enhance the experience of using WordPress shortcodes. It offers a straightforward interface that allows users to easily add shortcodes to their posts.

After installing the plugin, you will need to register the UI for your shortcodes. This can be done by following the guidelines provided in the documentation.

For those looking for inspiration, examples of how Shortcake is utilized can be found in the provided links. Additionally, users can report bugs or request features directly through GitHub issues.

Comparing to Alternatives

Shortcake (Shortcode UI) is a unique plugin that enhances shortcode usability with a user-friendly interface, distinguishing itself from other shortcode plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Intuitive interface for shortcode usage
Maintains standard WordPress shortcode functionality
Highly rated by majority of users
No known security vulnerabilities
Supports developers and end users effectively

Weaknesses

Reported compatibility issues with WooCommerce
Update notifications can be intrusive
Limited to shortcode UI enhancements only
No pro version with extended features

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.1 average rating from 24 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's concept and usability, though a minority report significant issues.

Positive highlights

Great idea, should be used instead of Gutenberg (thezman)
Love this plugin! (musiclovers)
Very Very Nice! Good Plugin for useful shortcode! (Toro_Unit)
Nice (Rae M. Anderson)
Totally handy, good job (Janice Thewa)

Common complaints

Breaks parts of WooCommerce
Update notifications are irritating when combined with ProfilePress

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with WooCommerce
Annoying update notifications
Limited feature set without pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want an easy and intuitive way to manage and use WordPress shortcodes without complex coding.

Not ideal for

Sites heavily reliant on WooCommerce or those needing advanced shortcode features beyond UI enhancements.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a user-friendly interface to manage and insert shortcodes effectively.

Final Verdict

Shortcake (Shortcode UI) provides a valuable and intuitive approach to shortcode management, favored by most users for its simplicity and effectiveness. It stands out with no recorded security issues and a strong positive reception.

However, users dependent on WooCommerce may face compatibility challenges, and the lack of a pro version limits advanced functionality. Overall, it is a solid choice for those seeking enhanced shortcode usability without complex features.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Shortcake (Shortcode UI) plugin.

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FAQ

Shortcake doesn’t support custom key => value pairs as shortcode attributes because it isn’t a great user experience.

In version 0.7.0, we updated to the most recent branch of the Select2 library, which provides the enhanced select fields in these field types. This causes a known conflict with plugins that enqueue older versions of Select2. (Popular plugins with known conflicts include WooCommerce and Advanced Custom Fields Pro, among others.)

If you find that you’re experiencing conflicts with these plugins, you can set a flag to load select2 in a distinct namespace by defining the constant SELECT2_NOCONFLICT in your wp-config.php (or anywhere that’s defined before the ‘init’ hook.)