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Gleam Shortcodes vs WP Approve User
At a glance
- WP Approve User has more active installs: 3K+, against 10+ for Gleam Shortcodes.
- On a typical day, WP Approve User is downloaded about 57 times, Gleam Shortcodes about 5.
- Gleam Shortcodes has no reviews yet.
- WP Approve User was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Aug 5, 2017 for Gleam Shortcodes.
- WP Approve User is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.8.34 for Gleam Shortcodes.
- WP Approve User has been around longer: since 2012, against 2017 for Gleam Shortcodes.
Line by line
WP Approve User leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Gleam Shortcodes |  WP Approve User |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #38,694 | #3,839 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 145 | 2.7K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.2(42) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.8.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.68 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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