Add a simple list of shortcodes to WordPress in order to display the current user information.
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.
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]
Shortcode not working in menu
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 for easy to use and simple plugin
Good plugin
Very nice plugin to get current user profile information in front end side.
Good job.
| WordPress | 3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 4.1.42 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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