WordPress plugin comparison
Public Post Preview vs Shortcode Express
At a glance
- Public Post Preview has more active installs: 100K+, against 10+ for Shortcode Express.
- On a typical day, Public Post Preview is downloaded about 1,865 times, Shortcode Express about 1.
- Shortcode Express has no reviews yet.
- Public Post Preview was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Jun 6, 2014 for Shortcode Express.
- Public Post Preview is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 3.9.40 for Shortcode Express.
- Public Post Preview has been around longer: since 2009, against 2014 for Shortcode Express.
Line by line
Public Post Preview leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Public Post Preview |  Shortcode Express |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #363 | #48,347 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 44.4K | 23 |
| Rating | 4.6(79) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 3.9.40 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.30 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | – |
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