WordPress plugin comparison
Mynewsdesk vs Shortcode Redirect
At a glance
- Shortcode Redirect has more active installs: 10K+, against 20+ for Mynewsdesk.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Redirect is downloaded about 50 times, Mynewsdesk about 2.
- Mynewsdesk is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.3 from 31 reviews.
- Shortcode Redirect was updated more recently: Aug 25, 2026, against Jun 9, 2026 for Mynewsdesk.
- Shortcode Redirect is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Mynewsdesk.
- Shortcode Redirect has been around longer: since 2011, against 2013 for Mynewsdesk.
Line by line
Shortcode Redirect leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Mynewsdesk |  Shortcode Redirect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,949 | #2,129 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 52 | 1.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.3(31) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | – |
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