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Dynamic Shortcodes
Dynamic Shortcodes by Dynamic is a WordPress plugin for creating and managing shortcodes that output dynamic content. It lets you display user details, post metadata and site information, and show or hide content based on conditions, all through a builder interface instead of hand-written code.
- Version
- 1.9.3
- Released
- Sep 30, 2026
- Developer
- Dynamic
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Dynamic Shortcodes 1.9.3
Version 1.9.3 · Sep 30, 2026
Latest
- FixedElementor “Paragraph with Dynamic Shortcodes” widget, the Paragraph field now appears in the editor panel again with Elementor 4.3 or newer
What it does
Adding personalized or data-driven content to WordPress usually means writing custom code for each case. This plugin gives you a builder for shortcodes instead. You can insert custom text and media, pull in live values such as user information, post details or site details, and set conditions so content appears only for certain user roles, dates or custom rules. Once a shortcode is built, you can save it and reuse it across pages and posts, which keeps repeated content consistent.
The plugin works alongside page builders including Elementor and Beaver Builder, and it provides an Elementor widget called Paragraph with Dynamic Shortcodes for placing dynamic text inside your layouts. Styling options sit within the shortcodes themselves, so you can adjust how output looks. Developers who want more control can add custom PHP inside shortcodes. It also works with popular translation plugins, which helps on sites that publish in more than one language.
Best for
- Sites showing personalized content based on user roles
- Elementor or Beaver Builder users adding dynamic text
- Developers wanting shortcodes with custom PHP
Features
Shortcode builder
Create custom shortcodes through an interface without writing code, so adding dynamic content blocks to pages and posts takes less manual work.
Dynamic data output
Display live values such as user information, post metadata and site details, letting content adapt to the visitor or the page being viewed.
Conditional logic
Show or hide content based on user roles, dates or custom conditions, so different visitors can see content aimed at them.
Page builder compatibility
Use your shortcodes inside Elementor, Beaver Builder and other page builders, including an Elementor widget named Paragraph with Dynamic Shortcodes.
Styling within shortcodes
Apply flexible styling options directly inside your shortcodes to control how the output looks on the page without extra custom CSS work.
Reusable shortcode templates
Save shortcode templates and reuse them across different pages and posts, keeping repeated content consistent and easy to maintain over time.
Custom PHP option
Developers can add custom PHP code within shortcodes for cases where the built-in options are not enough to produce the output they need.
Translation plugin support
Works with popular translation plugins, making it a practical choice for sites that serve content to readers in several languages.
Dynamic Shortcodes older versions
- 1.9.2Sep 242 improvements
- 1.9.1Jul 231 fix, 1 change
- 1.9.0Jun 181 new, 2 improvements
- 1.8.3Jun 2
- 1.8.2May 18
- 1.8.1Mar 27
- 1.8.0Mar 26
- 1.7.2Mar 10
- 1.7.1Dec 4, 2025
- 1.6.1Oct 16, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
32 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Dynamic Shortcodes
Do I need to know how to code to use it?
No. The shortcode builder lets you create shortcodes that display dynamic data and conditional content without writing code. If you are comfortable with PHP, you can also add custom code inside shortcodes for more advanced output.
Does it work with Elementor?
Yes. The plugin works with Elementor and Beaver Builder, along with other popular page builders. For Elementor it includes a widget called Paragraph with Dynamic Shortcodes, which lets you place dynamic text directly in your layouts.
Can I show content only to certain visitors?
Yes. Conditional logic lets you show or hide content based on user roles, dates or custom conditions. This is useful for displaying different messages to logged-in users, specific roles or visitors during set time periods.
Will it work on a multilingual site?
The plugin is described as working with popular translation plugins, so it can be used on sites that publish content in more than one language alongside your existing translation setup.
Is Dynamic Shortcodes free?
The code of Dynamic Shortcodes is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Dynamic Shortcodes is this?
Version 1.9.3, released Sep 30, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Dynamic Shortcodes?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Dynamic Shortcodes automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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