WordPress plugin comparison
Otter Blocks vs Shortcode Preview Block
At a glance
- Otter Blocks has more active installs: 300K+, against 900+ for Shortcode Preview Block.
- On a typical day, Otter Blocks is downloaded about 3,402 times, Shortcode Preview Block about 22.
- Otter Blocks is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 251 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- Otter Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Oct 29, 2026 for Shortcode Preview Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Otter Blocks has been around longer: since 2018, against 2020 for Shortcode Preview Block.
Line by line
Otter Blocks leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Otter Blocks |  Shortcode Preview Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #178 | #6,944 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 341.7K | 785 |
| Rating | 4.7(251) | 3.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.92 | ×0.53 |
| Last release | today | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.2 |
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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