WordPress plugin comparison
Crowdsignal Forms vs MachForm Shortcode
Crowdsignal Forms
by Automattic
200K+ installs5.0
MachForm Shortcode
by Laymance Technologies
300+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Crowdsignal Forms has more active installs: 200K+, against 300+ for MachForm Shortcode.
- On a typical day, Crowdsignal Forms is downloaded about 278 times, MachForm Shortcode about 7.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Crowdsignal Forms was updated more recently: Oct 8, 2026, against Aug 18, 2026 for MachForm Shortcode.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- MachForm Shortcode has been around longer: since 2013, against 2020 for Crowdsignal Forms.
Line by line
Crowdsignal Forms leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Crowdsignal Forms | MachForm Shortcode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #268 | #11,059 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 7.4K | 156 |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.27 | ×0.50 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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