WordPress plugin comparison
Arconix Shortcodes vs Meks Flexible Shortcodes
At a glance
- Meks Flexible Shortcodes has more active installs: 10K+, against 3K+ for Arconix Shortcodes.
- On a typical day, Meks Flexible Shortcodes is downloaded about 49 times, Arconix Shortcodes about 34.
- Arconix Shortcodes is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 24 reviews, against 4.2 from 10 reviews.
- Arconix Shortcodes was updated more recently: Jul 30, 2026, against Jun 10, 2025 for Meks Flexible Shortcodes.
- Arconix Shortcodes is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.8.12 for Meks Flexible Shortcodes.
- Arconix Shortcodes has been around longer: since 2011, against 2014 for Meks Flexible Shortcodes.
Line by line
Arconix Shortcodes leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Arconix Shortcodes |  Meks Flexible Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,662 | #1,591 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 807 | 1.4K |
| Rating | 4.6(24) | 4.2(10) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.72 | ×0.32 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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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