WordPress plugin comparison
Nekto Core vs Shortcodes Ultimate
At a glance
- Shortcodes Ultimate has more active installs: 400K+, against 40+ for Nekto Core.
- On a typical day, Shortcodes Ultimate is downloaded about 2,409 times, Nekto Core about 9.
- Nekto Core has no reviews yet.
- Nekto Core was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Oct 17, 2026 for Shortcodes Ultimate.
- Shortcodes Ultimate is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Nekto Core.
- Shortcodes Ultimate has been around longer: since 2011, against 2025 for Nekto Core.
Line by line
Shortcodes Ultimate leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nekto Core |  Shortcodes Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,617 | #148 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 400K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 278 | 207.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(5.9K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.16 | ×1.67 |
| Last release | 8 days ago | 23 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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