WordPress plugin comparison
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) vs Shortcodes Ultimate
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)
by Johan van der Wijk
10K+ installs4.9
Shortcodes Ultimate
by Vova
400K+ installs4.9
At a glance
- Shortcodes Ultimate has more active installs: 400K+, against 10K+ for Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget).
- On a typical day, Shortcodes Ultimate is downloaded about 2,577 times, Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) about 98.
- Both are rated 4.9 out of 5.
- Shortcodes Ultimate was updated more recently: Oct 17, 2026, against Sep 21, 2026 for Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget).
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) has been around longer: since 2010, against 2011 for Shortcodes Ultimate.
Line by line
Shortcodes Ultimate leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) | Shortcodes Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,518 | #148 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 400K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.1K | 207.2K |
| Rating | 4.9(80) | 4.9(5.9K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.87 | ×1.67 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 22 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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