WordPress plugin comparison
Quote Master vs Shortcode Widget
At a glance
- Shortcode Widget has more active installs: 10K+, against 200+ for Quote Master.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Widget is downloaded about 34 times, Quote Master about 4.
- Shortcode Widget is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 34 reviews, against 4.7 from 10 reviews.
- Shortcode Widget was updated more recently: Mar 22, 2026, against May 17, 2018 for Quote Master.
- Shortcode Widget is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 4.2.39 for Quote Master.
- Quote Master has been around longer: since 2009, against 2013 for Shortcode Widget.
Line by line
Shortcode Widget leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Quote Master |  Shortcode Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,963 | #1,623 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 96 | 1.4K |
| Rating | 4.7(10) | 4.9(34) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.2.39 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.79 |
| Last release | 8 years ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6 |
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