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Getwid vs Shortcode Preview Block
At a glance
- Getwid has more active installs: 50K+, against 900+ for Shortcode Preview Block.
- On a typical day, Getwid is downloaded about 260 times, Shortcode Preview Block about 22.
- Getwid is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 115 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- Shortcode Preview Block was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Sep 16, 2026 for Getwid.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Getwid has been around longer: since 2019, against 2020 for Shortcode Preview Block.
Line by line
Getwid leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Getwid |  Shortcode Preview Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #768 | #6,958 |
| Active installs | 50K+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 8.5K | 793 |
| Rating | 4.7(115) | 3.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.20 | ×0.53 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 10 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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