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User Shortcodes
Add a simple list of shortcodes to WordPress in order to display the current user information.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 12
- Active installs
- 1k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 2 Apr 2015
- Added
- Oct 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- WP 4.1.42
- Downloads
- 18,646
Our analysis
AI-assistedUser Shortcodes is a WordPress plugin that allows you to display current user information using shortcodes. It includes six shortcodes that provide details such as the user's name, email, display name, first name, last name, and numeric ID. The plugin is designed to be a simple solution without unnecessary features or design styles.
The plugin checks if a user is logged in; if no user is logged in, the shortcodes will return empty information. This makes it suitable for sites where user-specific content is needed, such as membership or restricted content sites.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for membership sites or any WordPress site needing to display user-specific details.
What it does well
- ✓Includes six shortcodes for user information
- ✓Simple and slim solution without unnecessary features
- ✓Returns empty information when no user is logged in
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Developed by HappyPlugins, known for eCommerce solutions
Where it falls short
- •Limited to displaying user information only
- •No additional features or design options
- •Last updated in April 2015, may not be compatible with newer WordPress versions
Verdict
User Shortcodes provides a straightforward way to show user information, but its simplicity may not meet the needs of those looking for more advanced features.
From the developer
HappyPlugins's own description of User Shortcodes, lightly tidied.
Add a simple list of shortcodes to WordPress in order to display the current user information.
Unlike other similar plugins this is a very slim solution without any unnecessary features or design styles.
The plugin check if a user is logged in, if no user is currently logged in all of the shortcodes will return empty information.
The plugin includes 6 shortcodes:
[currentuser_username]- Display the current user name
[currentuser_useremail] – Display the current user email
[currentuser_displayname] – Display the current user display name
[currentuser_firstname] – Display the current user first name
[currentuser_lastname] – Display the current user last name
[currentuser_id] – Display the current user numeric ID
HappyPlugins – eCommerce Plugins for WordPress
HappyPlugins company develop premium WordPress & Guides for eCommerce websites.
Our Plugins includes Wishlist Member Dedicated Plugins, Easy Digital Downloads Dedicated Plugins
Currently HappyPlugins company the number one 3rd party plugins developer for the Wishlist Member Membership Platform.
Further Reading
- The User Shortcodes official homepage.
- More WordPress Plugins by HappyPlugins
- Build a Membership site that Convert with Membership Isiders.
- Follow HappyPlugins on Facebook & Twitter
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