WordPress plugin comparison
Embedded Posts vs Shortcode Redirect
At a glance
- Shortcode Redirect has more active installs: 10K+, against 50+ for Embedded Posts.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Redirect is downloaded about 50 times, Embedded Posts about 5.
- Embedded Posts is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.3 from 31 reviews.
- Embedded Posts was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Aug 25, 2026 for Shortcode Redirect.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Shortcode Redirect has been around longer: since 2011, against 2024 for Embedded Posts.
Line by line
Shortcode Redirect leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Embedded Posts |  Shortcode Redirect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,637 | #2,128 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 168 | 1.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.3(31) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.32 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 10 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | – |
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