WordPress plugin comparison
Certloom vs Shortcode Widget
At a glance
- Shortcode Widget has more active installs: 10K+, against 20+ for Certloom.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Widget is downloaded about 35 times, Certloom about 2.
- Certloom is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 34 reviews.
- Certloom was updated more recently: Aug 17, 2026, against Mar 22, 2026 for Shortcode Widget.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Shortcode Widget has been around longer: since 2013, against 2026 for Certloom.
Line by line
Shortcode Widget leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Certloom |  Shortcode Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #25,389 | #1,623 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 56 | 1.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.9(34) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.79 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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