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Free Plugin by w3prodigy v1.1

Bloginfo Shortcode

Displays information about your blog in a page or post.

Bloginfo Shortcode

The facts

Active installs
700+
Price
Free
Last updated
7 Sep 2010
Added
Jun 2010
Requires WP
3.0
Tested up to
WP 3.0.5
Downloads
2,783

Our analysis

AI-assisted

Bloginfo Shortcode is a WordPress plugin that allows you to display various pieces of information about your blog within a page or post. You can use the shortcode [bloginfo show="url"] to retrieve specific data, with 'show' being able to take different values as outlined in the WordPress Codex.

This plugin is suitable for users who want to easily integrate blog information into their content without needing to write custom code. It is particularly useful for those who are familiar with shortcodes and want to enhance their posts with dynamic blog data.

Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users looking to incorporate blog information into their posts easily.

What it does well

  • Allows display of blog information using shortcodes
  • Easy to use for those familiar with WordPress shortcodes
  • Free to download from the WordPress.org directory

Where it falls short

  • Last updated in September 2010
  • Not tested beyond WordPress version 3.0.5
  • Directory score of 41/100 indicates potential issues

Verdict

Bloginfo Shortcode offers a straightforward way to display blog data, but its outdated status may limit its reliability and compatibility with newer WordPress versions.

From the developer

w3prodigy's own description of Bloginfo Shortcode, lightly tidied.

Displays information about your blog in a page or post. [bloginfo show=”url”] where show can equal any values from https://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/get_bloginfo

Read the full description on the official page →

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feature Shortcodes