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title: Tag Groups Shortcodes in Widgets
description: "WordPress widgets do not always work correctly with shortcodes. However, we have made efforts in the [Tag Groups](https://publishpress.com/links/tag-groups) plugin to support shortcodes in widgets. ## The Original Shortcode Appears If you add a [Tag Groups](https://publishpress.com/links/tag-groups) shortcode to a widget and…"
url: "https://publishpress.com/knowledge-base/tag-groups-widgets/"
updated: "2026-09-30"
category: "PublishPress Tag Groups / Tag Groups: Troubleshooting"
---

# Tag Groups Shortcodes in Widgets

WordPress widgets do not always work correctly with shortcodes. However, we have made efforts in the [Tag Groups](https://publishpress.com/links/tag-groups) plugin to support shortcodes in widgets.

## The Original Shortcode Appears

If you add a [Tag Groups](https://publishpress.com/links/tag-groups) shortcode to a widget and only see the shortcode on the front of your site, try this:

- Go to "Tag Groups", then "Front End", and look at the "Shortcodes" tab.
- Try enabling the "Enable shortcode in sidebar widgets" option.

## If You Don't See Tabs or Accordions

If you add test Tag Groups in widgets and can see some formats, but don't see Tab or Accordion displays, try this:

- Go to "Tag Groups", then "Front End", and look at the "Shortcodes" tab.
- Make sure that "Always load shortcode scripts." is activated.

If some tag clouds work, but others don't, it's also worth checking [this article](https://taxopress.com/docs/i-cannot-use-multiple-tag-clouds-on-the-same-page/).