Essential Shortcodes is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by haohunter.
AppRanks data: Essential Shortcodes ranks #0 in Date on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
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Essential Shortcodes is a newly-listed WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Email category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. no published reviews yet means feature claims are unverified by the wider merchant base. Without a published review base, the only fit-signal available is the developer's own documentation plus the marketplace's listing-quality audit (linked below). Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by haohunter — established developer track record
Cons
- −No public reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified
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How Essential Shortcodes works
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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
Category rankings
As of Jul 10, 2026- Date#0of 28Top 1%
- Email#0of 711Top 1%
- Shortcodes#0of 38Top 1%
- User info#0of 3Top 1%
- Username#0of 7Top 1%
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Competitors & alternatives
Essential Shortcodesdoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked email apps on WordPress:
Where Essential Shortcodes stands in the Email category
Essential Shortcodes ranks #0 of 711 apps in the Email category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Essential Shortcodes?
Essential Shortcodes is an app for WordPress. It is published on WordPress Plugin Directory and tracked daily by AppRanks, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Email category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by haohunter.
Who uses Essential Shortcodes?
Currently around 10 active stores have installed Essential Shortcodes. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Email category on WordPress.