WordPress plugin comparison
OpenStation vs Shortnotes
At a glance
- OpenStation has more active installs: 1K+, against 10+ for Shortnotes.
- On a typical day, OpenStation is downloaded about 159 times, Shortnotes about 3.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- OpenStation was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Jul 4, 2025 for Shortnotes.
- OpenStation is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Shortnotes.
- Shortnotes has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for OpenStation.
Line by line
OpenStation leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  OpenStation |  Shortnotes |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,304 | #32,331 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 9K | 42 |
| Rating | 5.0(23) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.74 | ×0.08 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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