WordPress plugin comparison
MachForm Shortcode vs Shortcodes Ultimate
MachForm Shortcode
by Laymance Technologies
300+ installs5.0
Shortcodes Ultimate
by Vova
400K+ installs4.9
At a glance
- Shortcodes Ultimate has more active installs: 400K+, against 300+ for MachForm Shortcode.
- On a typical day, Shortcodes Ultimate is downloaded about 2,577 times, MachForm Shortcode about 7.
- MachForm Shortcode is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.9 from 5,925 reviews.
- Shortcodes Ultimate was updated more recently: Oct 17, 2026, against Aug 18, 2026 for MachForm Shortcode.
- Shortcodes Ultimate is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for MachForm Shortcode.
- Shortcodes Ultimate has been around longer: since 2011, against 2013 for MachForm Shortcode.
Line by line
Shortcodes Ultimate leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | MachForm Shortcode | Shortcodes Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,059 | #148 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 400K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 159 | 207.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 4.9(5.9K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.50 | ×1.67 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 22 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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