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Genesis Shortcodes

by Travis Smith · 300+ active installs · Checked 4 Nov 2026
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Limited data: Genesis Shortcodes has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history, so we do not rate it yet.

59/ 100Limited data
Canary Score

Based on 3 of 5 areas

Capped at 59: a Critical signal is open.

Sub-scores for Genesis Shortcodes
Ownership100
Maintenance0
Security100
SupportNo data
ReputationNo data

How the score works

Active signals

Open issues right now, with links to the source.

  • CriticalMNT-1No release in 154 months (last release 15 Feb 2014). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.15 Feb 2015Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 38 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is Genesis Shortcodes still maintained?
No. Last release 15 Feb 2014, over 12 years ago. 15 Feb 2014 · wordpress.org
Who owns Genesis Shortcodes, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was Genesis Shortcodes removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is Genesis Shortcodes safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 4 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest Genesis Shortcodes update safe to install?
Not enough data. No release date on record for the current version. Release history

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

No ownership changes recorded since 2012.

Maintenance

Last release
13 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
3.3 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+

Last release 15 Feb 2014. Tested up to 3.3, 38 major versions behind WordPress 7.1. Release history builds as we see new versions.

Support

Resolved, last 2 months
n/a
Threads, last 2 months
0

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.

Reputation

Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 5.0.

Last 90 days vs lifetime average rating for Genesis Shortcodes
Last 90 daysNo reviews
Lifetime5.0
Rating distribution
5 star1
4 star0
3 star0
2 star0
1 star0

Momentum

Active installs
300+

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Facts

Version
0.7.0
Author
Travis Smith
Added
11 Mar 2012
Last updated
15 Feb 2014
Active installs
300+
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
3.3.2
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
not stated
Tags
genesis, genesiswp, shortcodes

Other plugins by this author: Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget, WP Custom Menu Filter Plugin, Genesis Featured Images, Genesis Custom Backgrounds, Genesis Custom Post Types Archives, Genesis Hooks, Genesis Grid, WPS Post Type Search, Menu Logic, Genesis Portfolio Beta, Smithers Login

Questions about Genesis Shortcodes

Is Genesis Shortcodes still maintained?

No. Last release 15 Feb 2014, over 12 years ago.

Who owns Genesis Shortcodes, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded.

Was Genesis Shortcodes removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.

Is Genesis Shortcodes safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest Genesis Shortcodes update safe to install?

Not enough data. No release date on record for the current version.

Data: wordpress.org Plugins API, plugins SVN and Trac, wordpress.org reviews and support forum, Wordfence Intelligence, CISA KEV, NVD.Plugin data refreshed 4 Nov 2026.Report a data issue