Enables the creation of reusable and dynamic content that can be embedded throughout the Wordpress platform via shortcodes.
As of April 2026, Content Molecules is a WordPress page plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.6K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.2.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Post Type Switcher.
In the web marketing/publishing industry a content molecule is basically a piece of reusable content that can be placed throughout a website. Typically isolated in nature, they often appear in sidebars and margins. Applying this concept to the WordPress framework, you can create content that can be embedded anywhere shortcodes are processed. Taking the concept a little further, any number of custom attributes can be added to the usage of the shortcode, and those values can be embedded in the resulting output.
[m id=”slug” audience=”Student” product=”backpack”]
Will translate the following molecule:
Greetings {audience}!
Check out our new {product} today!
into this:
Greetings Student!
Check out our new backpack today!
Obviously a ridiculous example, b…
| WordPress | 3.2.1+ requiredTested up to 3.2.1 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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