Title: Template Tag Shortcodes Author: Justin Tadlock Published: March 25, 2009 Last modified: June 14, 2009 --- Search plugins This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress**. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress. ![](https://s.w.org/plugins/geopattern-icon/template-tag-shortcodes.svg) # Template Tag Shortcodes By [Justin Tadlock](https://profiles.wordpress.org/greenshady/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/template-tag-shortcodes.0.1.1.zip) * [Details](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/template-tag-shortcodes/#description) * [Reviews](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/template-tag-shortcodes/#reviews) * [Installation](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/template-tag-shortcodes/#installation) * [Development](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/template-tag-shortcodes/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/template-tag-shortcodes/) ## Description _Template Tag Shortcodes_ is a plugin that turns many of the WordPress [template tags](https://codex.wordpress.org/Template_Tags) into easy-to-use shortcodes. This plugin was created so end users could make use of the template tags within their posts and pages. Currently, this plugin creates 40+ shortcodes for use. Not all template tags are available as shortcodes, but you are more than welcome to request others be added. See the FAQ or the included `readme.html` for a list of all available shortcodes. ### What are the parameters for each shortcode? There are several parameters for many shortcodes and none for others. Each shortcode represents its equivalent template tag. A list of the available parameters for each shortcode is included in the plugin’s `readme.html` file. ## Installation 1. Unzip the `template-tag-shortcodes.zip` folder. 2. Upload the `template-tag-shortcodes` folder to your `/wp-content/plugins directory`. 3. In your WordPress dashboard, head over to the _Plugins_ section. 4. Activate _Template Tag Shortcodes_. More detailed instructions are included in the plugin’s `readme.html` file. ## FAQ Why was this plugin created? To allow users the ability to easily use WordPress template tags from within the _Write Post/Page_ screen. What shortcodes are available? * `[wp_list_authors]` * `[the_author]` * `[the_author_description]` * `[the_author_login]` * `[the_author_firstname]` * `[the_author_lastname]` * `[the_author_nickname]` * `[the_author_ID]` * `[the_author_url]` * `[the_author_email]` * `[the_author_link]` * `[the_author_aim]` * `[the_author_yim]` * `[the_author_posts]` * `[the_author_posts_link]` * `[the_modified_author]` * `[wp_list_categories]` * `[wp_dropdown_categories]` * `[the_category]` * `[get_category_link]` * `[the_date]` * `[the_time]` * `[the_modified_date]` * `[the_modified_time]` * `[wp_tag_cloud]` * `[the_tags]` * `[get_tag_link]` * `[wp_list_bookmarks]` * `[the_title]` * `[the_title_attribute]` * `[the_ID]` * `[the_permalink]` * `[get_permalink]` * `[wp_list_pages]` * `[wp_dropdown_pages]` * `[wp_get_archives]` * `[bloginfo]` * `[allowed_tags]` * `[wp_logout_url]` * `[wp_login_url]` * `[comments_link]` * `[category_description]` * `[tag_description]` * `[term_description]` * `[the_terms]` * `[the_author_meta]` ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89da38600b16de15e7c3fb10d0f81a949a6864702a7e3a133f66b62c26cd7772? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Still works great](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/still-works-great-21/)󠁿 [Sea Jay](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jcollier/) October 14, 2017 I know this hasn’t been updated for a while, but it works great with 4.8.2. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b8abe20715d6b41b688445302a5dcec5849fd59be5ddb54ecbab2f2a0c06988b? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-14199/)󠁿 [jugbandhills](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jugbandhills/) June 16, 2017 I wish you would update all of your plugins I have used them for 8 years and now I am told there are a security risk. Don’t you write plugins anymore? [ Read all 5 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/template-tag-shortcodes/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Template Tag Shortcodes” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Justin Tadlock ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/greenshady/) [Translate “Template Tag Shortcodes” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/template-tag-shortcodes) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/template-tag-shortcodes/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/template-tag-shortcodes/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/template-tag-shortcodes/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/template-tag-shortcodes/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog **Version 0.1.1** * `[the_author_email]` uses `antispambot()` to protect emails addresses. * Added the `[comments_link]` shortcode. * Added the `[category_description]` shortcode. * Added the `[tag_description]` shortcode. * Added the `[term_description]` shortcode. * Added the `[the_terms]` shortcode. * Added the `[the_author_meta]` shortcode. **Version 0.1** * Plugin launch. ## Meta * Version **0.1.1** * Last updated **17 वर्षाः ago** * Active installations **100+** * WordPress version ** 2.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **2.8** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/template-tag-shortcodes/) * Tags * [page](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/page/)[post](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/post/) [posts](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/posts/)[shortcode](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/shortcode/) * [Advanced View](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/template-tag-shortcodes/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 5 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/template-tag-shortcodes/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/template-tag-shortcodes/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/template-tag-shortcodes/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/template-tag-shortcodes/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/template-tag-shortcodes/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/template-tag-shortcodes/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/template-tag-shortcodes/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Justin Tadlock ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/greenshady/) ## Support Got something to say? 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