WordPress plugin comparison
Blocks vs Shortcode Redirect
At a glance
- Shortcode Redirect has more active installs: 10K+, against 600+ for Blocks.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Redirect is downloaded about 50 times, Blocks about 19.
- Shortcode Redirect is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 31 reviews, against 1.8 from 5 reviews.
- Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Aug 25, 2026 for Shortcode Redirect.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Shortcode Redirect has been around longer: since 2011, against 2015 for Blocks.
Line by line
Shortcode Redirect leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Blocks |  Shortcode Redirect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,357 | #2,131 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 769 | 1.6K |
| Rating | 1.8(5) | 4.3(31) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.35 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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