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User Shortcodes

Add a simple list of shortcodes to WordPress in order to display the current user information.

By HappyPlugins·User·Free
5(12 reviews)
·1.0K+ active installs·Updated 11 years ago
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As of April 2026, User Shortcodes is a WordPress user plugin with 1.0K+ active installations and a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews. It has been downloaded 18K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Downloads are up 14% this week. Top alternative: User Role Editor.

5/512 reviews
1.0K+active installs
18K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013

Overview

Add a simple list of shortcodes to WordPress in order to display the current user information.

Unlike other similar plugins this is a very slim solution without any unnecessary features or design styles.

The plugin check if a user is logged in, if no user is currently logged in all of the shortcodes will return empty information.

The plugin includes 6 shortcodes:

[currentuser_username]
  • Display the current user name
    [currentuser_useremail] – Display the current user email
    [currentuser_displayname] – Display the current user display name
    [currentuser_firstname] – Display the current user first name
    [currentuser_lastname] – Display the current user last name
    [currentuser_id] – Display the current user numeric ID

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Ratings & Reviews

512 reviews
5 ★
12
4 ★
0
3 ★
0
2 ★
0
1 ★
0

Recent Reviews

Shortcode not working in menu
by ram·8 years ago

Shortcode not working in menu

Very Simple
by sjthrone·9 years ago

Super simple and quick way to add shortcodes without a lot of fluff. Added nickname shortcode and I was good to go!

Thanks a Lot
by makarand06·9 years ago

Thanks a lot for easy to use and simple plugin

Very easy..
by mustafayigit·9 years ago

Good plugin

Excellent plugin
by ketan.zluck·9 years ago

Very nice plugin to get current user profile information in front end side.

Good job.

Download Trends

Today: 4Yesterday: 2This week: 25Period total: 990

Compatibility

WordPress3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 4.1.42
PHPfalse+ required

Version Adoption

v1.0
100.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

HappyPluginsHappyPlugins
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.1
Last Updated
Apr 2, 2015
WP Requires
3.0.1+
Tested Up To
4.1.42
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
1.0K+
Downloads
18K+
Added
Oct 14, 2013
Business
Free

Tags

useruser shortcodesuser information

Developer

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HappyPlugins
6 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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