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1. OM2
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   I've written a basic plugin using shortcodes that shows the contents of a post when you type the shortcode

   This seems to work OK in posts and pages

   But: it doesn't work OK in widgets sidebars - I'm trying on the text box widget

   Why is this?
   And how can I make work?

   Thanks

   Omar

2. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Shortcodes normally rely on the post content filters/actions in order to be parsed, from what I recall. However, I'm pretty sure that the Contact Form 7 plugin uses shortcodes that will work in sidebar widgets. It might be worth downloading that plugin just to see how the author achieved this.

3. MichaelH
   Volunteer
   Posted 2 years ago #

   This seems to allow shortcode in widgets:
   * http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/shortcode-exec-php/

   Or these that allow php code in widgets so you could use <php echo do_shortcode('[your shortcode here]'); ?>
   * http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/exec-php/
   * http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/php-code-widget/

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