# Run Shortcodes in Category Descriptions

> Processes shortcodes in category, tag and taxonomy descriptions shown on archive pages.

- Type: PHP
- Runs: Run everywhere
- Category: [Archives](https://wpide.com/library/category/archive/)
- Tags: archive, shortcodes, taxonomy
- Author: WPIDE Team
- Installs: 0
- Updated: 2026-10-28
- Page: https://wpide.com/library/shortcodes-in-term-descriptions/

## Code

```php
add_filter( 'term_description', 'do_shortcode' );
```

## How to use it

Install the free WPIDE plugin (https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpide/), find "Run Shortcodes in Category Descriptions" in its snippet library and add it in one click; or create a new PHP snippet in WPIDE (or any code snippets plugin) and paste the code above. More snippets: https://wpide.com/library/