Shortcodes in Sidebar Widgets plugin adds a light-weight filter which will allow shortcodes to properly execute when used in sidebar text widgets. All that is needed is to download, install and activate. I have found this plugin extremely useful for placing things like contact forms and other shortcode enabled features in sidebars
You can install Shortcodes in Sidebar Widgets directly from the WordPress admin panel. Visit the Plugins > Add New page and search for 'Shortcodes in Sidebar Widgets'. Click to automatically install. Once installed, activate the plugin and it is functional.
The old school install for Shortcodes in Sidebar Widgets plugin:
- Download and unzip the file
- Upload the full extracted folder to your plugins directory
- 通过WordPress的“插件”菜单激活插件。
- You are now ready to use the Plugin according to the directions in the description.
23 December 2012 - Version 1.1 (just a WP 3.5 Maintenance release)
17 July 2011 - Version 1.0