Who is Basic URL ShortCodes for?

Basic URL ShortCodes is a B2B product built for wordPress developers and content creators.

Is Basic URL ShortCodes free?

Yes — Basic URL ShortCodes is free to use.

What platforms does Basic URL ShortCodes run on?

Basic URL ShortCodes runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.

Is Basic URL ShortCodes still active?

Unverified. Basic URL ShortCodes has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Basic URL ShortCodes?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Awesome Shortcodes, URL Shortify, and Essential Shortcodes.

Who develops Basic URL ShortCodes?

Basic URL ShortCodes is developed by Vikas Sharma.

How long has Basic URL ShortCodes been around?

Basic URL ShortCodes first shipped in 2017.

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Basic URL ShortCodes

Name: Basic URL ShortCodes
Author: Vikas Sharma

wordpress.orgDeveloper Tools

Basic URL ShortCodes provides convenient shortcodes such as [home_url], [theme_url], and [upload_url] that output essential WordPress paths. These are useful for building custom layouts, inserting dynamic links, or when theme options are limited. The plugin is lightweight and works in posts, pages, and widgets.

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Overview

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Basic URL ShortCodes is a Developer Tools project. Easily inserting dynamic WordPress URLs like home, theme, or uploads directory into content without hardcoding. It is built as a B2B product for wordPress developers and content creators. Basic URL ShortCodes is free to use. It runs on the web, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind Basic URL ShortCodes is Vikas Sharma, and it first shipped in 2017. Key capabilities include Dynamic URLs, shortcodes, and Theme URL Output. The interface is available in English and Russian.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Dynamic URLs
Shortcodes
Theme URL Output
Uploads Directory URL

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed29 Jul · 20:57 UTC
Basic URL ShortCodes verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about Basic URL ShortCodes

What is Basic URL ShortCodes?: Easily inserting dynamic WordPress URLs like home, theme, or uploads directory into content without hardcoding. It is catalogued under Developer Tools on PulseGate.
Who is Basic URL ShortCodes for?: Basic URL ShortCodes is a B2B product built for wordPress developers and content creators.
Is Basic URL ShortCodes free?: Yes — Basic URL ShortCodes is free to use.
What platforms does Basic URL ShortCodes run on?: Basic URL ShortCodes runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Basic URL ShortCodes still active?: Unverified. Basic URL ShortCodes has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Basic URL ShortCodes?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Awesome Shortcodes, URL Shortify, and Essential Shortcodes.Awesome Shortcodes URL Shortify Essential Shortcodes
Who develops Basic URL ShortCodes?: Basic URL ShortCodes is developed by Vikas Sharma.
How long has Basic URL ShortCodes been around?: Basic URL ShortCodes first shipped in 2017.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
Languages: English, Russian
First seen: 29 Jul 2026
Built for: WordPress developers and content creators
Model: B2B
Solves: Easily inserting dynamic WordPress URLs like home, theme, or uploads directory into content without hardcoding.

Registered as

WordPress.org: basic-url-shortcodes

Developer

Vikas Sharma

Live coverage

Identity confidence: High · 89
Indexed: 29 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 29 Jul 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: basic-url-shortcodes-wordpress-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 29 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 29 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 29 Jul 2026
Canonical URL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/basic-url-shortcodes

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