Shortlytic – Shortcode Analyzer & Usage Tracker

Shortlytic is a modern, lightweight, and secure WordPress plugin that provides site administrators with complete visibility over all shortcodes used across their website.

It automatically audits registered shortcodes from active plugins, themes, and custom code, and detects where they are used across posts, pages, custom post types, and widget areas.

Key Features

• Automatic Shortcode Detection: Discovers shortcodes registered by active plugins, themes, and custom snippets.
• Accurate Source Attribution: Traces shortcodes back to their providing plugin or theme name.
• Usage & Location Tracking: Shows exact content types, page titles, post IDs, and direct editor links.
• Unregistered Shortcode Auditor: Instantly identifies orphaned shortcodes left behind by deactivated plugins.
• Unused Shortcodes View: See which registered shortcodes are not found in your scanned content.
• Modern SaaS-Grade Dashboard: Interactive visual status distribution chart, source breakdown, and top usage cards.
• Live Search & Instant Filters: Search by shortcode name and filter by provider or status.
• One-Click Copy: Copy any shortcode with a single click and immediate feedback.
• Scan History & Notifications: Complete audit log and event alerts for plugin activations and deactivations.
• CSV Export: Download a complete shortcode inventory with one click.
• 100% Safe: Uses read-only regex inspection. Never invokes shortcode callbacks or alters original content.

1. 01Upload the shortcode-monitor folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
2. 02Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
3. 03Navigate to ‘Shortlytic’ in the WordPress admin menu.