WordPress plugin comparison
Nekto Core vs Shortcode Widget
At a glance
- Shortcode Widget has more active installs: 10K+, against 40+ for Nekto Core.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Widget is downloaded about 34 times, Nekto Core about 9.
- Nekto Core has no reviews yet.
- Nekto Core was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Mar 22, 2026 for Shortcode Widget.
- Shortcode Widget is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.8.12 for Nekto Core.
- Shortcode Widget has been around longer: since 2013, against 2025 for Nekto Core.
Line by line
Shortcode Widget leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nekto Core |  Shortcode Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,401 | #1,623 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 280 | 1.4K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(34) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.16 | ×0.79 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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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