WordPress plugin comparison
A Random Number vs Shortcodes Ultimate
At a glance
- Shortcodes Ultimate has more active installs: 400K+, against 700+ for A Random Number.
- On a typical day, Shortcodes Ultimate is downloaded about 2,577 times, A Random Number about 16.
- Shortcodes Ultimate is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 5,925 reviews, against 3.7 from 6 reviews.
- A Random Number was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Oct 17, 2026 for Shortcodes Ultimate.
- Shortcodes Ultimate resolves more of its support threads: 50% in the last two months, against 0% for A Random Number.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Shortcodes Ultimate has been around longer: since 2011, against 2016 for A Random Number.
Line by line
Shortcodes Ultimate leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  A Random Number |  Shortcodes Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,962 | #148 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 400K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.1K | 205.6K |
| Rating | 3.7(6) | 4.9(5.9K) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.51 | ×1.67 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 23 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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