WordPress plugin comparison
InstaWP Connect vs Shiftbox
At a glance
- InstaWP Connect has more active installs: 40K+, against fewer than 10 for Shiftbox.
- On a typical day, InstaWP Connect is downloaded about 1,029 times, Shiftbox about 66.
- Shiftbox has no reviews yet.
- Shiftbox was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Nov 2, 2026 for InstaWP Connect.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- InstaWP Connect has been around longer: since 2022, against 2026 for Shiftbox.
Line by line
InstaWP Connect leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  InstaWP Connect |  Shiftbox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #821 | #57,621 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 199.6K | 405 |
| Rating | 4.5(12) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.98 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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