WordPress plugin comparison
Challonge vs Shortcode Widget
At a glance
- Shortcode Widget has more active installs: 10K+, against 60+ for Challonge.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Widget is downloaded about 35 times, Challonge about 3.
- Shortcode Widget is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 34 reviews, against 4.1 from 9 reviews.
- Shortcode Widget was updated more recently: Mar 22, 2026, against Sep 2, 2017 for Challonge.
- Shortcode Widget is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 4.9.35 for Challonge.
Line by line
Shortcode Widget leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Challonge |  Shortcode Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,044 | #1,622 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 89 | 1.4K |
| Rating | 4.1(9) | 4.9(34) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.9.35 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.79 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.5 | 5.6 |
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