Bootstrap Shortcodes
by sinetheta · Uncategorized
Wordpress plugin to add shortcodes for Twitter Bootstrap 3.3
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Health
B 84/100
Open vulnerability
Active installs
4K+
≈4.7K estimated
Momentum
+7%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “buttons”, “grid” and “shortcode” for “wordpress shortcodes”, “tinymce button” and “wpautop”. “buttons” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “wordpress shortcodes” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “grid” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “tinymce button” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “shortcode” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “wpautop” sits at #22 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
84 health vs 58 average across 25,734 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.4%
of downloads still active
At least 4K of 119.4K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,766 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 6 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 7 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 23 reviews, smoothed to 4.38★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
52
Momentum
Holding steady
+0.8
Velocity
places per keyword, 27d
48%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 27d
+0.5
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| bootstrap shortcodes | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| twitter bootstrap | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| bootstrap 3 | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| bootstrap your tag | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| bootstrap shortcode | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| shortcodes your tag | #5 | #6 | 0 |
| bootstrap 4 | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| twitter shortcode | #5 | #6 | — |
| collapse | #13 | #15 | down 3 |
| wordpress shortcodes | #15 | #21 | up 3 |
| shortcode your tag | #24 | #16 | 0 |
| tinymce button | #18 | #17 | down 2 |
| shortcodes plugin | #11 | #14 | 0 |
| wpautop | #22 | #15 | down 1 |
| components | #24 | #19 | — |
| buttons your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| grid your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
30 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 15 listed. 15 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “buttons”, “grid” and “shortcode” for “wordpress shortcodes”, “tinymce button” and “wpautop”. “buttons” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “wordpress shortcodes” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “grid” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “tinymce button” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “shortcode” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “wpautop” sits at #22 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 4.3K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
6
releases in the last 12 months
7d ago
latest release · v3.5.0 · 24 Oct 2026
23
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “4K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 72% of the way through.
Install history since 3 May 2015
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ joksan9.0y ago
¿Qué puedo decir? Me encanta, simplemente es magnífico y simplifica el trabajo haciendo bellas entradas en mi blog. Aunque claro, Boostrap Shortcodes da para más 😉
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ nagdawi10.2y ago
I build many websites using wp this plugin one of my main tools to do this
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Nikhil VJ10.4y ago
does the job propery; without bloating the wysiwyg editor with extra icons that after clicking tell that i need to upgrade to pro to activate it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ randycaruso10.5y ago
There’s some other variations out there, but this one cuts right to the point. Very efficient, thanks Kevin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Max K10.9y ago
Plugin works and looks nice!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Jordy Meow11.0y ago
It’s a very useful plugin and it’s well-made. Thanks a lot for keeping this alive 🙂
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ JohnnyJonJon11.1y ago
This is done really well. Just what you want and none of the fluff to overcomplicate things. Well done & thanks!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ David Barnett11.2y ago
Simple clean plug-in. Working perfectly for layout in a bootstrap based theme, it’s added the functionality for page building that I was after without a load of faff. Cheers 🙂
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.4.2 Fix remaining XSS vulnerabilities (e.g. tooltip title escaping) 3.4.2
- — Version 3.4.1 Fix XSS vulnerability (escaping shortcode attributes) 3.4.1
- — Version 3.4.0 Updated icons to 3.3.5 Added control panel popup for inserting alerts. Added option to hide dismiss button in alerts. Added option to display accordions as initially expanded. 3.4.0
- — Version 3.3.0 Updated Boostrap from 3.3.1 to 3.3.5 Add .btn-block as a button “size” Change default column size from xs to sm 3.3.0
- — Version 3.2.1 Reverted wpautop injection changes to prevent conflicts with other plugins 3.2.1
- — Version 3.2.0 Fixed issues related to WordPress 4.1 update Prevented WordPress wpautop injection from interfering with shortcodes 3.2.0
Security history
via Wordfence Intelligence1 open vulnerability affects the current version (3.5.0). 11 of 12 disclosed are patched.
- Open Medium · 6.4 BootStrap Shortcode <= 3.4.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2023-01-27 CVE-2022-4777 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.4.0 No patch available
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BootStrap Shortcode < 3.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2023-01-27 CVE-2022-4777 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.4.6 Patched in 3.4.6
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BootStrap Shortcode < 3.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2023-01-27 CVE-2022-4777 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.4.6 Patched in 3.4.6
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BootStrap Shortcode < 3.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2023-01-27 CVE-2022-4777 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.4.6 Patched in 3.4.6
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BootStrap Shortcode < 3.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2023-01-27 CVE-2022-4777 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.4.6 Patched in 3.4.6
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BootStrap Shortcode < 3.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2023-01-27 CVE-2022-4777 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.4.6 Patched in 3.4.6
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BootStrap Shortcode < 3.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2023-01-27 CVE-2022-4777 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.4.6 Patched in 3.4.6
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BootStrap Shortcode < 3.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2023-01-27 CVE-2022-4777 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.4.6 Patched in 3.4.6
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BootStrap Shortcode < 3.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2023-01-27 CVE-2022-4777 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.4.6 Patched in 3.4.6
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BootStrap Shortcode < 3.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2023-01-27 CVE-2022-4777 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.4.6 Patched in 3.4.6
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BootStrap Shortcode < 3.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2023-01-26 CVE-2022-4777 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.4.6 Patched in 3.4.6
- Patched Medium · 6.4 BootStrap Shortcode < 3.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2023-01-26 CVE-2022-4777 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.4.6 Patched in 3.4.6
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
4 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Wordpress plugin to add shortcodes for Twitter Bootstrap 3.3"
- ! Has a FAQ Only 1 question in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 1 of 1 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("There is no Button in the Visual Editor").
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Twitter.
- ✓ Headings and lists 6 headings and 2 lists.
- ! Enough to quote 888 characters of description; under 1,000 there is little to quote.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-07-22 5K+ → 4K+ down after 131 days in tier
- 2026-03-13 10K+ → 5K+ down after 2795 days in tier
- 2018-07-18 20K+ → 10K+ down after 793 days in tier
- 2016-05-16 10K+ → 20K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Grid Shortcodes 2K+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags B -
Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements 400K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
Column Shortcodes 60K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags D -
Meks Flexible Shortcodes 10K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags C - C Contact Form 7 Shortcode Enabler 10K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags C
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WP Date and Time Shortcode 10K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
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