Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements vs Ultimeter

Building new pages with Gutenberg? Explore VovaBlocks, a focused collection of native marketing and content blocks from the creator of Shortcodes Ultimate. View VovaBlocks → About Shortcodes Ultimate Shortcodes Ultimate is a WordPress shortcode plugin for adding tabs, accordions, buttons, FAQs, sliders, carousels, lightboxes, columns, boxes and other reusable content elements without coding. It is ideal for site owners who want richer content layouts and practical UI elements without switching to a full page builder. Use Shortcodes Ultimate in the Block Editor, Classic Editor, widgets and template files. Generate shortcodes visually, preview the result before inserting it, and reuse the same elements across posts, pages and existing shortcode-based content. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of WordPress sites, Shortcodes Ultimate helps you replace multiple single-purpose UI plugins with one maintained toolkit. Explore live examples What you can build With Shortcodes Ultimate, you can quickly add common WordPress content elements such as: Accordions and FAQ sections Responsive tabs CTA buttons and download buttons Boxes, notes and callouts Columns and layout helpers Sliders and carousels Lightboxes for images and custom content Post lists and dynamic content blocks Spoilers, toggles and expandable content Media embeds and visual content blocks Instead of installing a separate plugin for every small content element, Shortcodes Ultimate gives you one maintained toolkit for everyday WordPress content tasks. Works with modern and classic WordPress workflows Shortcodes Ultimate works with the Block Editor, Classic Editor, widgets and template files. You can insert shortcodes manually, use WordPress shortcode blocks or use the built-in shortcode generator to configure elements visually. This makes the plugin useful for: Site owners who want to improve content without coding Bloggers and affiliate publishers who need reusable CTA and content blocks Agencies and freelancers maintaining multiple WordPress sites Developers who want shortcode-friendly output in templates Existing sites with older content that already uses shortcodes Why use Shortcodes Ultimate? 50+ ready-to-use WordPress shortcodes Visual shortcode generator Live preview Works with the Block Editor and Classic Editor Shortcodes can be used in posts, pages, widgets and template files Responsive elements that work with your theme Built-in Custom CSS editor Developer-friendly hooks and documentation Free version available on WordPress.org Pro version available for advanced shortcodes, extra styles and premium support Why shortcodes still matter in WordPress The WordPress Block Editor is great for visual content editing, but shortcodes are still useful when you need portable, reusable content elements that work across different parts of a WordPress site. Shortcodes are especially helpful when you want to: Reuse the same content element in many posts or pages Add dynamic content inside widgets or templates Maintain older WordPress sites that already use shortcodes Work across Classic Editor and Block Editor workflows Add content elements without switching to a full page builder Keep common UI elements available through a simple text-based syntax Shortcodes Ultimate is designed for these practical workflows. It gives you a large collection of ready-made shortcodes and a visual generator, so you do not need to write shortcode syntax manually unless you want to. Free and Pro The free version of Shortcodes Ultimate includes a large collection of useful shortcodes for everyday WordPress content tasks. Shortcodes Ultimate Pro adds advanced shortcodes, additional styles, Content Slider, Pricing Table, Testimonials, Shortcode Creator, Elementor support and premium support. Compare Free and Pro Useful links Documentation Live Examples Pro features Support

Ultimeter uses a simple shortcode, widget or block, to display a choice of different meters (a thermometer and a progress bar in the Lite version, with three more added in the Pro version). It then allows you to choose between percentage or currency units (with heaps more metrics in the Pro version). You can specify the total (goal) amount, as well as the total raised (progress) amount. You can even choose the colour of the meter, to keep it in line with your own styles. Features Choice of 3 meters Change the colours to suit your branding Control alignment and size Set goal and current values Choice of either percentage or currency units Automatic formatting of currency values Choice of currency unit Duplicate meters easily Multiple meters per page or site Insert using a shortcode or a block Pro Features Many more meter designs, including a radial meter, a vertical progress bar, and a range of inline and text-based meters. A third measurement unit with custom values – takes a singular and plural form, i.e. boxes, bags etc. Ability to add custom CSS to make even more style changes. A new set of Infinite Meters that count up indefinitely. The ability to upload your own image to use as a meter. This could be a photo, or your company logo. Heaps more styling options, such as the ability to color the progress and goal labels, as well as your milestones. Add milestones to your meters, to proudly display key points in your progress. Track WooCommerce sales progress. Pick a product, and the Ultimeter will display the all-time gross sales figure. Fully integrated with GiveWP. Pick a GiveWP form to track, and display your fundraising progress using any Ultimeter. Fully integrated with Charitable Fundraising Plugin. Pick a Charitable Campaign to track, and display your fundraising progress using any Ultimeter. Fully integrated with Gravity Forms. Pick a form to track, and display the total payments or number of entries. Fully integrated with Fluent Forms. Pick a form to track, and display the number of form submissions. A growing collection of WordPress hooks to allow you to configure more of your meter’s content. Track data from any compatible plugin or external data source via an API. Celebrations – add an exciting animation when you reach your target. ‘Boost’ your progress by a user-specified amount. Great for adding offline payments to donation campaigns. Use our Zapier integration to connect Ultimeter to 2000+ other applications. Ultimeter can now track (nearly) everything! Real-time updating. No need to refresh the page. Your meters will adjust their progress dynamically (Enterprise Edition) Plus: * Regular updates * Our awesome email and personal support To see all the Pro Features, head to the plugin homepage and then compare our simple and affordable plans.