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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

VentraConnect provides a native authentication stack and unified login system for WordPress: Social Login, Passkeys, Magic Link and Email OTP. Built around the native WordPress user system, it gives your site modern sign-in methods without routing sensitive authentication data through external proxy servers or relying on third-party passkey platforms. Social Login: with 15+ providers, including Google, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Microsoft, GitHub and more. Native Passkeys: Secure passwordless sign-in using supported device authenticators such as Touch ID, Face ID and Windows Hello. Passkey authentication uses WebAuthn through your WordPress site, without relying on an external passkey platform. Passwordless Login with Magic Link and Email OTP Can run in Login only mode (existing users) or Login & Register mode (allow new accounts) Guardrails (optional): Unlike standard plugins that automatically create a new account whenever an unknown visitor uses a social button on your login screen, VentraConnect gives you full control over registration. Guardrails allow Social Login, Magic Link and Email OTP to securely authenticate your existing users while blocking the creation of new accounts from the login form when you choose. This prevents random visitors from turning your login screen into an accidental open registration form, while your official registration screen and custom onboarding flows continue to work exactly as intended. Use the login methods your site needs VentraConnect is modular. Enable Social Login, Passkeys, Magic Link and Email OTP individually, or combine the available methods into one sign-in experience. For example, a site can offer one or more social providers only, Email OTP only, Magic Link only, Passkeys only, or several sign-in methods together alongside normal WordPress passwords. There is no required login-method bundle. Social Login, Magic Link and Email OTP can also use Guardrails to control whether unknown visitors are allowed to create new accounts, while still allowing existing users to sign in. Works out-of-the-box on the default WordPress login/registration screens (wp-login.php) and also supports shortcodes for custom pages and page builders. No proxy servers. No third-party tracking. VentraConnect connects directly to social providers through official OAuth flows. Passkey authentication is handled natively through your WordPress site using WebAuthn, without external platform dependencies. | Setup | Docs | Pro Addon | Modern WordPress login with VentraConnect Best for Sites that want faster sign-in and fewer abandoned registrations by offering Social Login, Passkeys, Magic Link and Email OTP alongside normal WordPress login. WooCommerce stores that want a smoother checkout and account experience with Social Login and passwordless login on supported login, checkout and My Account flows (Pro). LMS, membership and community sites that need simpler onboarding, modern login choices and advanced authentication placements across courses, memberships and member areas (Pro). Sites fighting spam registrations that want Guardrails to control whether Social Login, Magic Link and Email OTP can create new accounts from the default wp-login.php screen, without locking out existing users. Security-focused site owners who want native Passkey sign-in with supported device authenticators such as Touch ID, Face ID and Windows Hello, plus profile-based Passkey management. Growing sites and agencies that want one authentication foundation for WordPress, WooCommerce, LMS and membership workflows instead of stitching together separate login plugins. Flexible site architectures that want to introduce Passkeys, Magic Link or Email OTP without removing the classic username/password login fallback. Key Features (Free) Social Login 15+ Social Providers: Google, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Microsoft, GitHub, Discord, Reddit, Slack, Twitch, Spotify, TikTok, Amazon, Yahoo, WordPress.com and LINE. Native WordPress Login Screens: Adds login buttons to default WordPress login and registration screens (wp-login.php). Custom Shortcodes: Add login methods to custom pages, page builders and dedicated login layouts. Account Linking: Users can connect or remove multiple social providers from one WordPress account. Profile Sync: Optionally sync display names and avatars from verified social providers. Button Styles: Light, Dark and Minimal themes, with wide or compact social button layouts. Native Passkeys Native WordPress Architecture: Passkey authentication is handled through your WordPress site using WebAuthn, without relying on an external passkey platform. Modern Device Support: Works with supported authenticators such as Touch ID, Face ID, Windows Hello, Android biometrics and hardware security keys. Core Login and Registration Support: Passkey sign-in and registration on supported default WordPress forms, plus the VentraConnect shortcode. Profile Passkey Management: Users can add and remove multiple Passkeys from their WordPress profile. Built-In Fallback Options: Enable Magic Link or Email OTP alongside Passkeys, so users can still sign in from older devices, restricted browsers or situations where their Passkey is not available. Passwordless Login: Magic Link and Email OTP Built-In Security: Expiry windows, resend throttling, single-use Magic Links and verification attempt limits. Per-Method Rules: Set each method to Login only or Login & Register. Redirect Controls: Redirect users to the same page, referrer, homepage or a custom URL after login. Email Controls: Edit sender details, subjects and email message templates. Polished HTML Emails: Default Magic Link and Email OTP email templates designed for clear sign-in actions and easy code entry. Guardrails: Spam and Signup Control Registration Control: Choose whether Social Login, Magic Link and Email OTP can create new WordPress accounts from login forms. Existing Users Can Still Sign In: Keep login methods available for known users while blocking unwanted account creation when needed. Keep Your Existing Registration Process: Normal WordPress registration, custom onboarding pages and third-party registration workflows continue to work as intended. Admin and Diagnostic Tools Redirect Settings: Configure global redirect behaviour for Social Login and passwordless methods. Local Diagnostics and Logs: Troubleshoot OAuth callbacks and login issues from the WordPress dashboard. Account Creation Notifications: Send email notifications to users and administrators when a new account is created through Social Login. Pro Add-on (Optional) VentraConnect Pro extends the same native authentication stack into WooCommerce, LMS, membership and community workflows with advanced Passkey placements, branded authentication experiences and deeper controls. New in Pro for 1.4.0: Dedicated integrations for Tutor LMS and Paid Membership Subscriptions (PMS), including supported login, registration and account experiences. Advanced Passkey Integrations WooCommerce Passkey Experiences: Add Passkey sign-in and setup prompts across supported login, checkout, Thank You and My Account flows. Floating Passkey Setup Prompt: Encourage logged-in users who have not registered a Passkey to secure their account with a simple, non-intrusive setup panel. Advanced Account Placements: Add Passkey setup and management experiences across supported third-party account areas. WooCommerce Integration Add Social Login, Passkeys, Magic Link and Email OTP to supported WooCommerce login, checkout and My Account flows. Let returning customers sign in with a saved Passkey during supported checkout and login experiences. Show optional Passkey setup prompts to eligible logged-in customers on checkout and Thank You pages. Keep Magic Link and Email OTP available alongside Passkeys as passwordless fallback options when needed. Control account creation through Guardrails-aware Social Login, Magic Link and Email OTP flows. LMS, Membership and Community Integrations LMS Platforms: Tutor LMS, LearnDash, LifterLMS and LearnPress integrations for supported login, registration and account experiences. Membership and Community Platforms: MemberPress, Ultimate Member, Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro), Paid Membership Subscriptions (PMS) and BuddyPress. Integration-Aware Login Methods: Place supported authentication methods where they make sense across third-party login, registration and account screens. Password Phaseout and Advanced Rules Password Phaseout: Choose Off, Recommended or Strict modes to control how passwords are presented on supported forms, while keeping an administrator fallback available. Advanced Redirect Rules: Apply redirects based on login, registration, checkout or supported integration context. Context-Based Shortcodes: Control authentication placement for supported third-party login surfaces. Branded Emails, Forms and Insights Inline Magic Link and Email OTP Forms: Embed complete forms directly into custom pages, headers, Elementor popups, account areas and tailored login layouts. [ventraconnect_magic_link_form] [ventraconnect_email_otp_form] Branded Authentication Emails: Add your logo, accent colour and footer text to Magic Link, Email OTP and Passkey registration emails. Analytics and Login Insights: Review login activity, popular social providers and authentication-method performance. Advanced Diagnostics: Access additional logs and diagnostics for complex authentication setups. Pro features require the separate VentraConnect Pro add-on. Supported Social Providers Google, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Microsoft, GitHub, Discord, Reddit, Slack, Twitch, Spotify, TikTok, Amazon, Yahoo, WordPress.com and LINE. How It Works Users can sign in with Social Login, Passkeys, Magic Link or Email OTP. Social Login uses the selected provider’s official OAuth flow. Passkeys use WebAuthn through the user’s supported browser and device. Magic Link and Email OTP verify ownership of the user’s email address. VentraConnect matches verified provider or email data with an existing WordPress user and signs them in. New accounts may be created based on your registration settings and Guardrails configuration. External Services VentraConnect acts as an OAuth client only. During Social Login, users are redirected to the selected provider, which returns an authorization token to your WordPress site. VentraConnect then retrieves basic profile data such as provider ID, email address, display name and avatar URL. Passkey authentication is handled natively on your WordPress site using WebAuthn and the user’s browser or device authenticator. No external passkey service is required. No user data is sent to or stored on servers owned by the plugin author. Communication happens directly between your WordPress site and the enabled provider’s official APIs. Provider Domains Used Google: accounts.google.com, oauth2.googleapis.com, people.googleapis.com Facebook: graph.facebook.com Microsoft: login.microsoftonline.com, graph.microsoft.com TikTok: open.tiktokapis.com Reddit: www.reddit.com, oauth.reddit.com LINE: access.line.me, api.line.me Slack: slack.com Discord: discord.com Twitch: id.twitch.tv, api.twitch.tv GitHub: github.com, api.github.com Amazon: www.amazon.com, api.amazon.com Yahoo: api.login.yahoo.com WordPress.com: public-api.wordpress.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com, api.linkedin.com Each provider has its own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You are responsible for complying with those terms when enabling a provider.