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About Shortcode Widget
This plugin adds a text-like widget where you can write shortcodes. You can test it by adding the widget and using the shortcode [shortcode_widget_test], which will display "It works" on the front end to confirm that the widget is functioning correctly.Screenshots
Frequently asked questions
What does the Shortcode Widget plugin do?
The Shortcode Widget plugin adds a text-like widget to WordPress. This widget allows you to write shortcodes directly within it.
How can I test if the Shortcode Widget is working?
To test the widget, you can add it and use the shortcode "[shortcode_widget_test]". This shortcode will display "It works" on the frontend, confirming the widget's functionality.
Who is the author of the Shortcode Widget plugin?
The Shortcode Widget plugin is authored by Gagan Deep Singh.
How many active installations does Shortcode Widget have?
Shortcode Widget has 20,000+ active installations.
Changelog
1.5.3
- Strict PHPCS ruleset adherence.
- More documentation in widget class.
- Testing with WordPress 5.6
1.5.2
- Some PHPCS corrections, making code adhering to WordPress coding standards.
- Replaced strip_tags function with wp_strip_all_tags.
1.5.1
- Unescaped title back in the code as escaping it was creating issues with other plugins.
1.5
- Added icon and screenshots.
- Escaping some values that could have been overridden by the translations.
- Added pot file for translations.
- Change in calling of widget_text filter with new parameter that was added in WordPress 4.4.1
1.4
- Updated compatibility with WordPress 4.8
- Reversed the order of changelog.
1.3
- Minor bug fix.
- Changed tested up to version number.
- Made it translation ready, constant was being used for text domains, silly error, I know ?
1.2
- Corrections in text domain and added one more string as translatable.
1.1
- Reflecting the changes that have been done to the default text widget over the years.
1.0
- Tested with WP 4.0
0.3
- Added a shortcode for testing the plugin ‘[shortcode_widget_test]’
0.2
- Added translation support.
0.1
- Added the shortcode widget.
