Shortcodes Analyzer

Shortcodes Analyzer – Find Shortcodes Being Used with One Click

Author:	wpspin (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:	4.0.0
WordPress version tested:	6.9.1
Plugin version:	1.0.1
Added to WordPress repository:	05-02-2025
Last updated:	12-02-2026
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???? Shortcodes Analyzer is a lightweight WordPress admin tool that scans your entire website and shows you exactly where each shortcode is being used — across posts, pages, and custom post types.

Whether you are cleaning up unused plugins, migrating content, troubleshooting broken shortcodes, or auditing your site before a redesign, this plugin gives you the complete picture in seconds with a single click.

No settings to configure. No database entries. Just install, activate, and scan.

✨ Key Features

✅ One-Click Full Site Scan — Analyze every registered shortcode across your entire website instantly
✅ Post, Page & CPT Support — Detects shortcode usage in posts, pages, and all custom post types
✅ Plugin Detection — Shows which plugin provides each shortcode so you know the source
✅ Direct Edit & View Links — Jump straight to any post or page using a shortcode
✅ All Shortcodes List — View every registered shortcode and its callback function at a glance
✅ Real-Time Progress — Watch results appear live as each shortcode is scanned
✅ Zero Configuration — Works out of the box with no settings to configure
✅ Lightweight & Fast — No frontend scripts, no database bloat, admin-only functionality
✅ Secure — Nonce verification, prepared SQL queries, and proper output escaping throughout

???? 10+ Use Cases

???? Plugin Cleanup — Find out if a plugin’s shortcodes are actually used before deactivating or deleting it
???? Troubleshoot Broken Shortcodes — Quickly locate posts displaying raw shortcode text like [shortcode_name] instead of rendered content
???? Site Migration Prep — Audit all shortcode dependencies before migrating to a new host or theme
???? Theme Switching — Check which shortcodes will break when switching themes (theme-registered shortcodes)
???? Content Audit — Get a full inventory of shortcode usage as part of a site content review
⚡ Performance Optimization — Identify and remove plugins whose shortcodes are no longer in use to speed up your site
???? Plugin Replacement — When switching from one plugin to another (e.g., changing page builders), find all posts that need updating
???? Client Handoff — Generate a shortcode usage report before handing a site to a client or new developer
????️ Security Review — Identify shortcodes from outdated or abandoned plugins that may pose security risks
???? Documentation — Know exactly which plugins power which content areas when documenting a site’s functionality
???? Staging & Testing — Verify shortcode usage matches between staging and production environments
????️ Post-Redesign Cleanup — After a site redesign, find leftover shortcodes from old plugins that are no longer needed

????️ How to Use

Step 1: Open the Analyzer
Navigate to Settings > Shortcodes Analyzer in your WordPress admin dashboard.

Step 2: Start Scanning
Click the “Start Analyzing” button. The plugin will begin scanning all registered shortcodes across your website.

Step 3: Review Results
As each shortcode is processed, results appear in a table showing:

Plugin — Which plugin provides the shortcode
Shortcode — The shortcode name
Post Type — Whether it is used in a post, page, or custom post type
Title — The title of the content using the shortcode
Actions — Quick links to View or Edit the post/page

Step 4: Browse All Shortcodes
Switch to the “All Available Shortcodes” tab to see every shortcode registered on your site along with its callback function.

⚙️ Settings

This plugin requires no configuration. It works immediately after activation:

Location: Settings > Shortcodes Analyzer
Access: Administrator role required (manage_options capability)
Database: No options or tables are created — the plugin is a pure scanning tool
Frontend: No scripts or styles are loaded on the frontend — admin only

???? Works Great With These Popular Plugins

Shortcodes Analyzer works with any plugin or theme that registers shortcodes. Here are some popular plugins it pairs well with:

WPBakery Page Builder — Find all pages built with WPBakery shortcodes before migrating to another builder
Elementor — Detect legacy shortcode-based widgets when transitioning between builders
Contact Form 7 — Locate every page where your contact forms are embedded
Gravity Forms — Track which posts and pages use your Gravity Forms shortcodes
WooCommerce — Find WooCommerce shortcodes like [products], [cart], and [checkout] across your site
TablePress — Identify all posts displaying TablePress tables
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) — Detect ACF shortcode usage across content
Shortcodes Ultimate — Audit usage of the many shortcodes this plugin registers
Easy Digital Downloads — Track where EDD purchase buttons and download shortcodes appear
bbPress / BuddyPress — Locate forum and community shortcodes embedded in pages