Shortcode Reference
This plugin will provide a list and details about available shortcodes in your current installment. All when you need it most - when editing content.
The facts
- Rating
- 3.4★ from 7
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 25 Jan 2022
- Added
- Dec 2010
- Requires WP
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- WP 5.8.15
- Downloads
- 12,703
Our analysis
AI-assistedShortcode Reference is a WordPress plugin that provides a comprehensive list of available shortcodes while you are editing your content. It shows not only the shortcodes but also their origins and associated documentation if available in the source code. This can be particularly useful for users who want to understand and utilise shortcodes effectively without having to search for them separately.
The plugin is designed for those who work with shortcodes regularly, such as content creators and developers. It requires PHP version 5.0.0 or higher to function properly.
Best for: Content creators and developers who frequently use shortcodes in WordPress.
What it does well
- ✓Provides a list of available shortcodes while editing
- ✓Shows the origin of each shortcode
- ✓Displays documentation if available in the source code
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features
- •Only compatible with PHP version 5.0.0 or higher
Verdict
Shortcode Reference can be a helpful tool for managing shortcodes in WordPress, but its utility may depend on your specific needs and PHP version.
From the developer
Bart Stroeken's own description of Shortcode Reference, lightly tidied.
One of the fancy things within WordPress-plugins, is the availability of shortcodes.
These codes will provide access to plugin-specific things, like displaying a gallery, or a Google-Map.
The downside about this, is that there’s no generic overview of all available shortcodes within your environment.
This plugin will provide a list of all available shortcodes, right where the action is. When you’re editing your content. And it won’t skip the details: it’ll show you what its origin is.
Most of all, if it’s available in the sourcecode, the documentation will be shown.
The plugin is largely based on PHP’s Reflection functionality, and therefore only available from PHP version 5.0.0.