WordPress plugin comparison
References vs Shortcode Reference
At a glance
- Shortcode Reference has more active installs: 100+, against 30+ for References.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Reference is downloaded about 3 times, References about 2.
- References is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 3.4 from 7 reviews.
- References was updated more recently: Feb 20, 2025, against Jan 25, 2022 for Shortcode Reference.
- References is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.4.14, against 5.8.19 for Shortcode Reference.
- Shortcode Reference has been around longer: since 2010, against 2016 for References.
Line by line
References leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  References |  Shortcode Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,777 | #16,726 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 44 | 75 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 3.4(7) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.4.14 | 5.8.19 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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