WordPress plugin comparison
Shortcode Redirect vs Simple Expand
At a glance
- Shortcode Redirect has more active installs: 10K+, against 50+ for Simple Expand.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Redirect is downloaded about 50 times, Simple Expand about 7.
- Simple Expand has no reviews yet.
- Simple Expand was updated more recently: Oct 23, 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 2022 for Simple Expand.
Line by line
Shortcode Redirect leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shortcode Redirect |  Simple Expand |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,128 | #20,582 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.6K | 176 |
| Rating | 4.3(31) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.81 | ×0.23 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 17 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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