WordPress plugin comparison
Otter Blocks vs Shortcode Redirect
At a glance
- Otter Blocks has more active installs: 300K+, against 10K+ for Shortcode Redirect.
- On a typical day, Otter Blocks is downloaded about 3,402 times, Shortcode Redirect about 50.
- Otter Blocks is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 251 reviews, against 4.3 from 31 reviews.
- Otter Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 25, 2026 for Shortcode Redirect.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Shortcode Redirect has been around longer: since 2011, against 2018 for Otter Blocks.
Line by line
Otter Blocks leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Otter Blocks |  Shortcode Redirect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #178 | #2,128 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 343.1K | 1.6K |
| Rating | 4.7(251) | 4.3(31) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.92 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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