WordPress plugin comparison
GOL IBE Search Form vs Shortcoder
At a glance
- Shortcoder has more active installs: 100K+, against 10+ for GOL IBE Search Form.
- On a typical day, Shortcoder is downloaded about 479 times, GOL IBE Search Form about 2.
- GOL IBE Search Form has no reviews yet.
- Shortcoder was updated more recently: Sep 14, 2026, against Jan 9, 2026 for GOL IBE Search Form.
- Shortcoder is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for GOL IBE Search Form.
- Shortcoder has been around longer: since 2010, against 2019 for GOL IBE Search Form.
Line by line
Shortcoder leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GOL IBE Search Form |  Shortcoder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #34,239 | #432 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 38 | 15.3K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(227) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.08 | ×1.14 |
| Last release | 10 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.3 |
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