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Shortcode Widget
Adds a text-like widget that allows you to write shortcode in it. (Just whats missing in the default text widget) To test the widget you can add the widget and use the shortcode “[shortcode_widget_test]”, it will display “It works” on the frontend and this will confirm the widget does work.
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 3.3 and PHP 5.6.
SourceWordPress plugins · Nov 7, 2026
01 / Source details
Adds a text-like widget that allows you to write shortcode in it. (Just whats missing in the default text widget) To test the widget you can add the widget and use the shortcode “[shortcode_widget_test]”, it will display “It works” on the frontend and this will confirm the widget does work.
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02 / Source details
- 01Add the plugin’s folder in the WordPress’ plugin directory.
- 02Activate the plugin.
- 03You are now ready to use the Shortcode Widget from the Widgets section.
- 04To test the widget you can add the widget and use the shortcode “[shortcode_widget_test]”, it will display “It works” on the frontend and this will confirm the widget does work.
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