WordPress plugin comparison
Shortcodes vs WP Coder
At a glance
- WP Coder has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Shortcodes.
- On a typical day, WP Coder is downloaded about 113 times, Shortcodes about 5.
- Shortcodes has no reviews yet.
- Shortcodes was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Oct 2, 2026 for WP Coder.
- Shortcodes is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for WP Coder.
- WP Coder has been around longer: since 2018, against 2024 for Shortcodes.
Line by line
WP Coder leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shortcodes |  WP Coder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #34,196 | #1,646 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 220 | 4.2K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(32) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.87 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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