WordPress plugin comparison
Mynewsdesk vs Shortcode Widget
At a glance
- Shortcode Widget has more active installs: 10K+, against 20+ for Mynewsdesk.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Widget is downloaded about 34 times, Mynewsdesk about 2.
- Mynewsdesk is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.9 from 34 reviews.
- Mynewsdesk was updated more recently: Jun 9, 2026, against Mar 22, 2026 for Shortcode Widget.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
Line by line
Shortcode Widget leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Mynewsdesk |  Shortcode Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,949 | #1,624 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 52 | 1.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.9(34) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.78 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 5.6 |
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