Title: Shortcode showing Last modified: March 9, 2021 --- # Shortcode showing * Resolved [wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) * (@wiseupmarketing) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/) * I am trying to use the shortcode [reviews_rating theme=”badge tiny” class=”no- outline” link=”write review” limit=0] on site [https://spaceshuttleparking.com.au](https://spaceshuttleparking.com.au) * but its not generating the badge i was trying in the footer Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 15 total) * Plugin Author [Noah Hearle](https://wordpress.org/support/users/designextreme/) * (@designextreme) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14154819) * [@wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) I cannot see any sign of this Shortcode in the page, but it seems the plugin is active. When adding a Shortcode, please check that you’re using a HTML or Shortcode block/ element that will run the Shortcode. * Perhaps add some identifying text around or nearby to assist with locating this( e.g. “XXXXXX”)? * Can you point me to where you think it should appear? * Thread Starter [wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) * (@wiseupmarketing) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14158040) * I have to remove the code as its a live site i am using elementor – does that cause any issues? * here is a screenshot [https://pasteboard.co/JRSfmxL.png](https://pasteboard.co/JRSfmxL.png) * Plugin Author [Noah Hearle](https://wordpress.org/support/users/designextreme/) * (@designextreme) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14158095) * [@wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) It looks like the Shortcode is not running, rather it is treated as standard **text**. Please look for either a **Shortcode** or **HTML** block or element and then try again with that. * If it is in the footer, then use the **HTML Widget** with the same Shortcode you have there. * I can remain online so you can briefly update it and I’ll be able to tell you more. * Thread Starter [wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) * (@wiseupmarketing) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14158105) * thanks and please check now * Plugin Author [Noah Hearle](https://wordpress.org/support/users/designextreme/) * (@designextreme) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14158170) * [@wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) I noticed that the quotes are incorrect – they are angled when they should be straight (" not ”). Here is the Shortcode corrected: * `[reviews_rating theme="badge tiny" class="no-outline" link="write review" limit =0]` * Still, I would have expected this to run properly in the footer – but it may have defaulted to the one set in the main Setup tab. * Please try with this specific code? * Thread Starter [wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) * (@wiseupmarketing) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14158183) * looks like its working now! i think i might need a different version, but its a start * Plugin Author [Noah Hearle](https://wordpress.org/support/users/designextreme/) * (@designextreme) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14158187) * [@wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) And if you want to test with something a little more hidden, please use: * `
[reviews_rating theme="badge tiny" class="no-outline" link="write review" limit=0]
` * or just: * `
[reviews_rating rating]
` * If you use the browser’s inspector (F12), you will be able to see the output there (or Ctrl U to view the source code). * I think the general problem is the theme or widget not running the shortcode at all. * Plugin Author [Noah Hearle](https://wordpress.org/support/users/designextreme/) * (@designextreme) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14158192) * There are plenty of demos available at: [https://demo.designextreme.com/reviews-rating-google-business/#badge](https://demo.designextreme.com/reviews-rating-google-business/#badge). * Plugin Author [Noah Hearle](https://wordpress.org/support/users/designextreme/) * (@designextreme) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14158207) * [@wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) Please try **“Custom HTML”** or **“Text”** as a widget. These are one of the core WordPress widgets and should support this Shortcode. * Thread Starter [wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) * (@wiseupmarketing) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14158721) * I am using the wordpres custom html widget within elementor it was working fine, and i went back to upadte to theme=”badge tiny fill” * but now its not working again * Plugin Author [Noah Hearle](https://wordpress.org/support/users/designextreme/) * (@designextreme) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14160488) * [@wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) I am getting “Service Unavailable” whenever I try to look at the website… * It could be a caching issue or something else odd that is going on. The Shortcode is not running at all so they’ll be something other than the plugin interfering with its display (caching service, lack of support in the theme, another plugin). * Drop me an email at wordpress dash plugins at designextreme dot com and I’ll be happy to run through some other options/checks with you. * Thread Starter [wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) * (@wiseupmarketing) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14164689) * doing that now… thanks! * Plugin Author [Noah Hearle](https://wordpress.org/support/users/designextreme/) * (@designextreme) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14166578) * [@wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) I found there is a specific **Shortcode element** that can be used here which will recognise the text string as a shortcode and not just plain text. When used to replace the Custom HTML fixes this issue. * Thread Starter [wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) * (@wiseupmarketing) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14169865) * Your support has been amazing! * Plugin Author [Noah Hearle](https://wordpress.org/support/users/designextreme/) * (@designextreme) * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14169989) * [@wiseupmarketing](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wiseupmarketing/) Thanks! Can you [leave a review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/g-business-reviews-rating/reviews/#new-post) if you have a minute? Thanks! Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 15 total) The topic ‘Shortcode showing’ is closed to new replies. * ![](https://ps.w.org/g-business-reviews-rating/assets/icon.svg?rev=2722684) * [Reviews and Rating – Google Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/g-business-reviews-rating/) * [Frequently Asked Questions](https://wordpress.org/plugins/g-business-reviews-rating/#faq) * [Support Threads](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/g-business-reviews-rating/) * [Active Topics](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/g-business-reviews-rating/active/) * [Unresolved Topics](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/g-business-reviews-rating/unresolved/) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/g-business-reviews-rating/reviews/) ## Tags * [no shortcode](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/no-shortcode/) * 15 replies * 2 participants * Last reply from: [Noah Hearle](https://wordpress.org/support/users/designextreme/) * Last activity: [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-showing/#post-14169989) * Status: resolved