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\ud83d\udd0d Shortcodes Analyzer<\/strong> is a lightweight WordPress admin tool that scans your entire website and shows you exactly where each shortcode is being used \u2014 across posts, pages, and custom post types.<\/p>\n\n

Whether you are cleaning up unused plugins, migrating content, troubleshooting broken shortcodes, or auditing your site before a redesign, this plugin gives you the complete picture in seconds with a single click.<\/p>\n\n

No settings to configure. No database entries. Just install, activate, and scan.<\/p>\n\n

\u2728 Key Features<\/h4>\n\n

\u2705 One-Click Full Site Scan<\/strong> \u2014 Analyze every registered shortcode across your entire website instantly\n\u2705 Post, Page & CPT Support<\/strong> \u2014 Detects shortcode usage in posts, pages, and all custom post types\n\u2705 Plugin Detection<\/strong> \u2014 Shows which plugin provides each shortcode so you know the source\n\u2705 Direct Edit & View Links<\/strong> \u2014 Jump straight to any post or page using a shortcode\n\u2705 All Shortcodes List<\/strong> \u2014 View every registered shortcode and its callback function at a glance\n\u2705 Real-Time Progress<\/strong> \u2014 Watch results appear live as each shortcode is scanned\n\u2705 Zero Configuration<\/strong> \u2014 Works out of the box with no settings to configure\n\u2705 Lightweight & Fast<\/strong> \u2014 No frontend scripts, no database bloat, admin-only functionality\n\u2705 Secure<\/strong> \u2014 Nonce verification, prepared SQL queries, and proper output escaping throughout<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udccb 10+ Use Cases<\/h4>\n\n
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  1. \ud83e\uddf9 Plugin Cleanup<\/strong> \u2014 Find out if a plugin's shortcodes are actually used before deactivating or deleting it<\/li>\n
  2. \ud83d\udd27 Troubleshoot Broken Shortcodes<\/strong> \u2014 Quickly locate posts displaying raw shortcode text like [shortcode_name]<\/code> instead of rendered content<\/li>\n
  3. \ud83d\udce6 Site Migration Prep<\/strong> \u2014 Audit all shortcode dependencies before migrating to a new host or theme<\/li>\n
  4. \ud83c\udfa8 Theme Switching<\/strong> \u2014 Check which shortcodes will break when switching themes (theme-registered shortcodes)<\/li>\n
  5. \ud83d\udcca Content Audit<\/strong> \u2014 Get a full inventory of shortcode usage as part of a site content review<\/li>\n
  6. \u26a1 Performance Optimization<\/strong> \u2014 Identify and remove plugins whose shortcodes are no longer in use to speed up your site<\/li>\n
  7. \ud83d\udd04 Plugin Replacement<\/strong> \u2014 When switching from one plugin to another (e.g., changing page builders), find all posts that need updating<\/li>\n
  8. \ud83d\udc65 Client Handoff<\/strong> \u2014 Generate a shortcode usage report before handing a site to a client or new developer<\/li>\n
  9. \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Security Review<\/strong> \u2014 Identify shortcodes from outdated or abandoned plugins that may pose security risks<\/li>\n
  10. \ud83d\udcdd Documentation<\/strong> \u2014 Know exactly which plugins power which content areas when documenting a site's functionality<\/li>\n
  11. \ud83e\uddea Staging & Testing<\/strong> \u2014 Verify shortcode usage matches between staging and production environments<\/li>\n
  12. \ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f Post-Redesign Cleanup<\/strong> \u2014 After a site redesign, find leftover shortcodes from old plugins that are no longer needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f How to Use<\/h4>\n\n

    Step 1: Open the Analyzer<\/strong>\nNavigate to Settings > Shortcodes Analyzer<\/strong> in your WordPress admin dashboard.<\/p>\n\n

    Step 2: Start Scanning<\/strong>\nClick the \"Start Analyzing\"<\/strong> button. The plugin will begin scanning all registered shortcodes across your website.<\/p>\n\n

    Step 3: Review Results<\/strong>\nAs each shortcode is processed, results appear in a table showing:<\/p>\n\n