Runs shortcodes in the Custom HTML widget, the one sidebar widget WordPress still renders without executing them.
Alternatives to Text Widget oEmbed
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A small plugin which allows you to use nest shortcodes (i.e. a shortcode within an enclosing shortcode) by implementing a simple do_shortcode filter
Strimy Videov1.2.9
Integrate STRIMY videos into WordPress using oEmbed and custom shortcodes.
Embed curated business quotes from business-zitate.de on your WordPress site. Shortcode, Gutenberg block and classic widget.
BeBasketv1.0.9
Embed BeBasket widgets in your WordPress posts by pasting a URL.
Widgets Controlv3.0.0
A Widget toolbox that adds visibility management and helps to control where widgets, sidebars and content are shown efficiently.
Embed self-hosted stock and crypto sentiment widgets and shortcodes for WordPress, powered by Adanos.
CurrencyPal Widgetv1.0.4
Embed CurrencyPal currency exchange rate widgets on your WordPress site using shortcodes or Gutenberg blocks.
Time.now Clock Widgetv1.0.1
Embed beautiful, customizable clock widgets from Time.now on your WordPress site — text, word, digital, and analog clocks.
SocialCrew Widgetsv1.2.0
Embed SocialCrew widgets in WordPress using shortcodes or a Gutenberg block, without pasting script snippets by hand.