Can I use accordions for FAQ pages?

Yes. Accordions are a good fit for FAQ pages because each question can be shown as a clickable heading with the answer hidden underneath.

Does it work with the Block Editor?

Yes. Shortcodes Ultimate works with the WordPress Block Editor. The simplest option is to place the accordion shortcode inside a Shortcode block.

Can I open one accordion item by default?

Yes. You can use the open option to make one accordion item expanded when the page loads.

Do I need to write JavaScript?

No. Shortcodes Ultimate handles the accordion behavior for you, so you do not need to write custom JavaScript.

Can I customize the accordion design?

Yes. You can adjust shortcode options such as style, icon and custom class. Pro also adds extra styles and more advanced options.

Can I use accordions in widgets or templates?

Yes. You can use accordions in widgets that support shortcodes. In template files, you can output the shortcode with WordPress’ do_shortcode() function.

Shortcodes Ultimate feature

WordPress Accordion Shortcode

Q: What is a WordPress accordion shortcode?

A WordPress accordion shortcode is a small shortcode that creates expandable content sections inside a post, page, widget or template. Visitors click a heading to open or close the hidden content.

Need to organize long content without overwhelming visitors? The Accordion shortcode in Shortcodes Ultimate lets you group expandable sections inside WordPress posts, pages, widgets and templates.

Make Long WordPress Content Easier to Read

Long pages, FAQ lists, documentation, product information, course modules, and service descriptions can quickly become hard to scan.

Accordions allow visitors to open only the sections they need, making the page cleaner, easier to navigate, and more mobile-friendly.

Hide secondary information until visitors need it
Create cleaner FAQ and documentation pages
Improve readability on mobile devices
Organize product details, lessons, or service descriptions
Add expandable content without custom JavaScript or CSS

How the Accordion Shortcode Works

Shortcodes Ultimate provides a simple shortcode structure for creating accordions. Each item inside the accordion is created with a Spoiler shortcode.

[su_accordion]
  [su_spoiler title="What is an accordion?" open="yes"]An accordion lets visitors open and close content sections.[/su_spoiler]
  [su_spoiler title="Do I need to write code?"]No. Shortcodes Ultimate uses simple shortcode markup.[/su_spoiler]
  [su_spoiler title="Can I use it for FAQ pages?"]Yes. Accordions work well for FAQs, docs, and product details.[/su_spoiler]
[/su_accordion]

Each su_spoiler creates one expandable item inside the accordion. You can add text, links, images, lists, or other supported content inside each section.

Need the full syntax? Read the Accordion shortcode documentation, browse the shortcodes library, or compare related shortcodes such as Spoiler, Tabs, Button, Columns, and Box.

WordPress accordion shortcode examples with live preview

These examples are rendered directly on this page with do_shortcode(), so the preview shows the same kind of output you can expect after inserting the shortcode into WordPress.

FAQ accordion

Use this on support, sales, and landing pages where visitors scan common questions.

Can I use this in posts?

Yes. Add the shortcode to any WordPress area that supports shortcodes.

Can I add links inside?

Yes. Add regular HTML links, lists, images, or other supported content.

Is it mobile-friendly?

The accordion keeps long content compact on smaller screens.

[su_accordion]
  [su_spoiler title="Can I use this in posts?" open="yes"]<p>Yes. Add the shortcode to any WordPress area that supports shortcodes.</p>[/su_spoiler]
  [su_spoiler title="Can I add links inside?"]<p>Yes. Add regular HTML links, lists, images, or other supported content.</p>[/su_spoiler]
  [su_spoiler title="Is it mobile-friendly?"]<p>The accordion keeps long content compact on smaller screens.</p>[/su_spoiler]
[/su_accordion]

Product details accordion

Use this for ecommerce pages, comparison posts, service pages, and offer details.

Features

Responsive layout
Reusable shortcode syntax
No custom JavaScript required

Shipping

Show delivery regions, estimated timelines, and shipping limits.

Returns

Add return windows, warranty notes, and support instructions.

[su_accordion]
  [su_spoiler style="simple" title="Features" open="yes"]<ul><li>Responsive layout</li><li>Reusable shortcode syntax</li><li>No custom JavaScript required</li></ul>[/su_spoiler]
  [su_spoiler style="simple" title="Shipping"]<p>Show delivery regions, estimated timelines, and shipping limits.</p>[/su_spoiler]
  [su_spoiler style="simple" title="Returns"]<p>Add return windows, warranty notes, and support instructions.</p>[/su_spoiler]
[/su_accordion]

Documentation steps

Use anchors and an open first item for setup guides, changelog notes, or onboarding pages.

Install the plugin

Install Shortcodes Ultimate from the WordPress plugin directory.

Insert the shortcode

Add the accordion shortcode to a Shortcode block or another shortcode-enabled field.

Preview the page

Check the page on desktop and mobile before publishing.

[su_accordion]
  [su_spoiler title="Install the plugin" open="yes" icon="arrow" anchor="install"]<p>Install Shortcodes Ultimate from the WordPress plugin directory.</p>[/su_spoiler]
  [su_spoiler title="Insert the shortcode" icon="arrow" anchor="insert"]<p>Add the accordion shortcode to a Shortcode block or another shortcode-enabled field.</p>[/su_spoiler]
  [su_spoiler title="Preview the page" icon="arrow" anchor="preview"]<p>Check the page on desktop and mobile before publishing.</p>[/su_spoiler]
[/su_accordion]

Course module accordion

Use this for lessons, training portals, resource libraries, and member-only content.

Module 1: Basics

Introduce the core concepts and link to starter resources.

Module 2: Practice

Add exercises, examples, and review notes.

Module 3: Next steps

Show advanced resources and follow-up tasks.

[su_accordion]
  [su_spoiler title="Module 1: Basics" open="yes" style="fancy"]<p>Introduce the core concepts and link to starter resources.</p>[/su_spoiler]
  [su_spoiler title="Module 2: Practice" style="fancy"]<p>Add exercises, examples, and review notes.</p>[/su_spoiler]
  [su_spoiler title="Module 3: Next steps" style="fancy"]<p>Show advanced resources and follow-up tasks.</p>[/su_spoiler]
[/su_accordion]

Popular Ways to Use WordPress Accordions

FAQ Sections

Create compact FAQ blocks where visitors can expand only the questions they care about.

Documentation

Organize help articles, setup steps, and plugin documentation into clear expandable sections.

Product Details

Show specifications, shipping information, warranty details, and additional product descriptions without making the page too long.

Course Modules

Group lessons, modules, resources, and learning materials into collapsible sections.

Service Descriptions

Present detailed service packages while keeping landing pages clean and easy to scan.

Terms and Policies

Display long legal or informational content in a more readable format.

Why Use Shortcodes Ultimate for Accordions?

Shortcodes Ultimate gives you a simple way to add expandable content to WordPress without building a custom block, writing JavaScript, or editing your theme files.

It is part of a larger toolkit for adding common WordPress content elements from one plugin. You can also compare Free and Pro features or browse the documentation.

Works inside posts and pages
Can be used in widgets and supported template areas
Simple shortcode-based syntax
Responsive by default
Beginner-friendly
Useful for FAQs, documentation, product pages and landing pages
Part of a larger collection of WordPress shortcodes

How to Add an Accordion to WordPress

Start from the free plugin listing or the Shortcodes Ultimate download page, then add the shortcode to your content.

1

Install Shortcodes Ultimate

Install and activate the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin from your WordPress dashboard.
2

Open a post or page

Edit the post, page, widget, or template area where you want to add expandable content.
3

Insert the Accordion shortcode

Add the Accordion shortcode and create one or more expandable sections.
4

Add your content

Place text, links, images, lists, or other content inside each accordion item.
5

Publish your page

Save your changes and preview the page on desktop and mobile.

Accordion Shortcode vs Custom Code

Need	Shortcodes Ultimate Accordion	Custom Accordion Code
Setup	Install plugin and insert shortcode	Write HTML, CSS and JavaScript manually
Beginner-friendly	Yes	Requires technical knowledge
Theme editing	Usually not needed	Often required
Maintenance	Plugin handles shortcode output	You maintain the code yourself
Best for	WordPress users who want a fast, simple solution	Developers building fully custom interfaces

Add Accordions to WordPress Without Coding

Shortcodes Ultimate helps you create expandable content sections, buttons, tabs, boxes, columns, media embeds and many other useful elements with simple shortcodes.

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WordPress Accordion Shortcode FAQ

What is a WordPress accordion shortcode?

A WordPress accordion shortcode is a small shortcode snippet that creates expandable and collapsible content sections inside a post, page, widget, or supported template area.

Can I create FAQ accordions with Shortcodes Ultimate?

Yes. The Accordion shortcode is useful for creating FAQ sections where each question can be opened or closed by the visitor.

Do I need coding skills to add an accordion?

No. Shortcodes Ultimate lets you create accordions with shortcodes, so you do not need to write custom JavaScript or CSS.

Can I add images or links inside an accordion?

Yes. You can place regular WordPress content such as text, links, lists and images inside accordion sections.

Is the accordion responsive?

The accordion should work well across different screen sizes and is especially useful for keeping mobile pages easier to scan.

Is Shortcodes Ultimate only for accordions?

No. Shortcodes Ultimate includes many useful shortcodes for adding buttons, boxes, tabs, columns, media elements and other content blocks to WordPress.

Ready to Create Better WordPress Content?

Install Shortcodes Ultimate and start adding clean, expandable accordion sections to your WordPress site today.