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Essential Shortcodes

Display user information and date/time with easy-to-use shortcodes. Free version includes 8 essential shortcodes.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.8
Current version1.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.8
Minimum stackWP 4.9 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update11 Jun 20251y ago
Active installations10Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Essential Shortcodes version 1.1 as active, updated 1y ago and tested up to WordPress 6.8.

Overview

About this plugin

Essential Shortcodes makes it easy to display user information and date/time data anywhere on your WordPress site using simple shortcodes.

🎯 Free Version Includes:

  • [essesh_username] – Display current user’s username
  • [essesh_email] – Display current user’s email address
  • [essesh_firstname] – Display current user’s first name
  • [essesh_lastname] – Display current user’s last name
  • [essesh_bio] – Display current user’s biography
  • [essesh_avatar size="96"] – Display current user’s avatar (customizable size)
  • [essesh_date format="F j, Y"] – Display current date (customizable format)
  • [essesh_time format="g:i a"] – Display current time (customizable format)

✨ Key Features:

  • Easy-to-use admin interface with copy-to-clipboard functionality
  • Responsive design that works with any theme
  • Secure code following WordPress best practices
  • Lightweight and fast loading
  • Translation ready

🚀 Upgrade to Essential Shortcodes Pro

Get access to 40+ professional shortcodes with advanced features:

Pro Categories Include:

* Advanced User Info (8 shortcodes) – User ID, role, registration date, post count, etc.

* Site Information (7 shortcodes) – Site details, WordPress version, theme info, etc.

* Dynamic Content (6 shortcodes) – Random posts, latest content, breadcrumbs, etc.

* Advanced Date/Time (5 shortcodes) – Countdown timers, business hours, seasons, etc.

* Statistics & Analytics (4 shortcodes) – User counts, site age, page views, etc.

* Conditional Content (8 shortcodes) – Show/hide content based on user role, device, dates, etc.

Pro Exclusive Features:

* Visual Shortcode Builder – Create custom shortcodes without coding

* Advanced Analytics Dashboard – Track shortcode usage and performance

* Custom Quotes Manager – Add your own inspirational quotes

* Business Hours Manager – Set and display business hours

* Page View Tracking – Built-in analytics for your content

* Priority Support – Get help when you need it

* Regular Updates – New shortcodes added regularly

👉 Get Essential Shortcodes Pro – $15 USD

Perfect for:

* Membership sites – Display personalized user information

* Business websites – Show contact info, business hours, and stats

* Blogs & News sites – Display dynamic content and user engagement

* E-commerce sites – Show user accounts and personalized content

* Any WordPress site – Add dynamic, personalized content easily

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • user info
  • date
  • email
  • shortcodes
  • username
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.8

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.8.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.8
Minimum requirementsWordPress 4.9 · PHP 7.4
Update activity11 Jun 20251y ago

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