Simple Divi Shortcode

80 Quality Score

Active Installs

18/30

With 10,000 active installs it sits in a narrow niche, large enough to confirm real-world use but small compared to general-purpose shortcode plugins.

Update Freshness

25/25

It was updated very recently, on May 27, 2026, which signals an actively maintained codebase and responsive author.

User Rating

15/15

All 23 reviewers gave it a perfect 100 out of 100, an unusually clean score that suggests it does exactly what it promises without surprises.

Support Health

8/15

There are zero support threads on record, which is a double-edged signal: either no one has needed help, or users have nowhere to turn when something breaks.

WP Compatibility

15/15

It supports WordPress 7.0 while only requiring version 4.0 and PHP 5.6, making it compatible with essentially any modern Divi install.

Scores higher than 81% of indexed plugins

About

Insert DIVI Library item inside module content or inside a php template by using a shortcode.

Active Installs 10k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2026-05-27 9:07pm GMT

Requires WordPress 4.0+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Requires PHP 5.6+

Security History

1 known vulnerability, all patched

1 Medium

Most recent: May 28, 2026

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What It Does

Simple Divi Shortcode lets you embed any saved Divi Library layout directly inside a module's content area or a PHP template using a single shortcode. It bridges the gap between Divi's visual builder and the standard WordPress shortcode system, so reusable sections can be dropped into places the builder cannot reach, like widget areas, third-party modules, or custom theme files. In practice, it acts as a lightweight glue layer for Divi power users who already maintain a library of saved templates.

Who It's For

This plugin is built for Divi users who maintain a library of reusable layouts and want to inject them into spots the Divi Builder does not natively cover, such as widgets, child theme templates, or third-party page builders. It suits design agencies, freelancers, and small businesses that standardize on Divi and want one consistent section reused across many pages without reloading the builder each time.

Who Should Skip It

If you are not using the Divi theme or Divi Builder, this plugin is useless and you should pick a general-purpose shortcode solution instead. It is also overkill for site owners who only need to insert saved sections inside standard Divi pages, since the native builder already supports that workflow.

The Bottom Line

Simple Divi Shortcode scores 80.41 out of 100 and does one thing very well: letting you drop saved Divi Library items anywhere a shortcode is accepted. The perfect user rating, recent updates, and broad compatibility are genuine strengths, though the zero support threads and niche install base mean you are betting on the author staying around. If you live inside Divi and need this exact feature, it is a clean, focused tool worth installing.

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Supreme Modules Lite – Divi Theme, Extra Theme and Divi Builder 84/100

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Popups for Divi 84/100

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Shortcode in Menus 83/100

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