Wordfence Shortcode

Below, you’ll find a detailed guide on how to add the Wordfence Shortcode to your WordPress website, including its parameters, examples, and PHP function code. Additionally, we’ll assist you with common issues that might cause the Wordfence Plugin shortcode not to show or not to work correctly.

Before starting, here is an overview of the Wordfence Plugin and the shortcodes it provides:

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Included Shortcodes:

• [wordfence_2fa_management]

Wordfence [wordfence_2fa_management] Shortcode

The Wordfence shortcode handles user 2FA management. It checks the ‘stacked’ attribute, which determines UI column stacking based on user settings.

Shortcode: [wordfence_2fa_management]

Examples and Usage

Basic example – Enable 2FA management interface for users with a simple shortcode.

[wordfence_2fa_management]

Here, the shortcode [wordfence_2fa_management] will enable the 2FA management interface for users. This is useful when you want to provide your users with an extra layer of security through Two-Factor Authentication.

Advanced examples

Enable 2FA management interface for users with a stacked UI layout.

[wordfence_2fa_management stacked=true]

In this example, the shortcode [wordfence_2fa_management stacked=true] will enable the 2FA management interface for users, and it will display the interface in a stacked UI layout. This is ideal for websites that prefer a stacked layout for their UI elements.

Enable 2FA management interface for users in a non-stacked UI layout.

[wordfence_2fa_management stacked=false]

The shortcode [wordfence_2fa_management stacked=false] will enable the 2FA management interface for users, but it will display the interface in a non-stacked UI layout. This can be used when you want to provide a different visual layout for your users.

PHP Function Code

In case you have difficulties debugging what causing issues with [wordfence_2fa_management] shortcode, check below the related PHP functions code.

Shortcode line:

add_shortcode(self::SHORTCODE_2FA_MANAGEMENT, array($this, '_handle_user_2fa_management_shortcode'));

Shortcode PHP function:

function _handle_user_2fa_management_shortcode($attributes, $content = null, $shortcode = null) {
		$shortcode = $shortcode === null ? self::SHORTCODE_2FA_MANAGEMENT : $shortcode;
		$attributes = shortcode_atts(
			array(
				'stacked' => Controller_Settings::shared()->should_stack_ui_columns() ? 'true' : 'false'
			),
			$attributes,
			$shortcode
		);
		$stacked = filter_var($attributes['stacked'], FILTER_VALIDATE_BOOLEAN);
		return $this->render_embedded_user_2fa_management_interface($stacked);
	}

Code file location:

wordfence/wordfence/modules/login-security/classes/controller/wordfencels.php

Conclusion

Now that you’ve learned how to embed the Wordfence Plugin shortcode, understood the parameters, and seen code examples, it’s easy to use and debug any issue that might cause it to ‘not work’. If you still have difficulties with it, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below.