WordPress plugin comparison
Sam Reading Time vs Shortcode Redirect
Sam Reading Time
by SAM Web Design Agency
70+ installs5.0
Shortcode Redirect
by cartpauj
10K+ installs4.3
At a glance
- Shortcode Redirect has more active installs: 10K+, against 70+ for Sam Reading Time.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Redirect is downloaded about 50 times, Sam Reading Time about 4.
- Sam Reading Time is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.3 from 31 reviews.
- Sam Reading Time was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Aug 25, 2026 for Shortcode Redirect.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Shortcode Redirect has been around longer: since 2011, against 2025 for Sam Reading Time.
Line by line
Shortcode Redirect leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Sam Reading Time | Shortcode Redirect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18,720 | #2,128 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 80 | 1.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.3(31) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.35 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 10 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | – |
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