WordPress plugin comparison
Physicks vs Shortcode Widget
At a glance
- Shortcode Widget has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for Physicks.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Widget is downloaded about 35 times, Physicks about 2.
- Physicks has no reviews yet.
- Physicks was updated more recently: Jun 29, 2026, against Mar 22, 2026 for Shortcode Widget.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Shortcode Widget has been around longer: since 2013, against 2026 for Physicks.
Line by line
Shortcode Widget leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Physicks |  Shortcode Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #65,930 | #1,622 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 56 | 1.4K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(34) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.79 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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