WordPress plugin comparison
CoolClock vs Shortcode Widget
At a glance
- Shortcode Widget has more active installs: 10K+, against 1K+ for CoolClock.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Widget is downloaded about 34 times, CoolClock about 28.
- Shortcode Widget is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 34 reviews, against 4.7 from 15 reviews.
- CoolClock was updated more recently: Oct 2, 2026, against Mar 22, 2026 for Shortcode Widget.
- CoolClock is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Shortcode Widget.
- CoolClock has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for Shortcode Widget.
Line by line
Shortcode Widget leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CoolClock |  Shortcode Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,147 | #1,623 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 857 | 1.4K |
| Rating | 4.7(15) | 4.9(34) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.71 | ×0.79 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.6 |
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