Essential Shortcodes

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

1. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/essential-shortcodes directory, or install through WordPress plugins screen
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
3. Go to Users > Shortcodes to see all available shortcodes with copy buttons
4. Use shortcodes anywhere on your site – posts, pages, widgets, etc.

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   Admin Interface - Clean, organized shortcode management with copy buttons

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   Shortcodes in Action Backend - Examples of shortcodes displayed on the backend

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   Shortcodes in frontend - Examples of shortcodes displayed on the frontend

1.1

• Improved admin interface with proper WordPress enqueue system
• Added modern clipboard API support with fallback
• Enhanced security and performance
• Better error handling and user feedback

1.0

• Initial release with 8 essential shortcodes
• Basic admin interface
• Copy-to-clipboard functionality

Ready to take your WordPress site to the next level?
Upgrade to Essential Shortcodes Pro Today! →