Is Shortcode Callback free?

Yes, Shortcode Callback is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Shortcode Callback?

Shortcode Callback has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Shortcode Callback alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Shortcode Callback include WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…, Code Snippets, PHP Compatibility Checker. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Shortcode Callback work with the latest WordPress?

Shortcode Callback has been tested up to WordPress 4.3.0. It requires WordPress 2.5+ and PHP false+.

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Shortcode Callback

Name: Shortcode Callback
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: digitalpoint

Adds a [callback] shortcode that can trigger PHP code so you can insert custom/complex things into your pages/posts.

By digitalpoint·PHP·Free

5(1 reviews)

·10 active installs·Updated 10 years ago

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As of April 2026, Shortcode Callback is a WordPress php plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 2.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +….

5/51 reviews

10active installs

2.1K+total downloads

11 yearssince 2015

Overview

The Shortcode Callback plugin allows you to use a [callback] shortcode to execute arbitrary PHP code wherever the shortcode is used.

Usage

Execute someFunction() and insert whatever it returns with the following shortcode:
[callback function=”someFunction”]

Example shortcode to include a PHP file (the path is relative to WordPress’ ABSPATH), then insert the results of someFunction() where you used the shortcode:
[callback include=”custom/filetoinclude.php” function=”someFunction”]

Shortcode example that includes a PHP file (the path is relative to WordPress’ ABSPATH), then passes a paramter to someFunction() and returns the results where you used the shortcode:
[callback function=”someFunction” include=”custom/f…

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