WordPress plugin comparison
Shortcode Redirect vs WP Gist Embed
At a glance
- Shortcode Redirect has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for WP Gist Embed.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Redirect is downloaded about 50 times, WP Gist Embed about 2.
- WP Gist Embed has no reviews yet.
- Shortcode Redirect was updated more recently: Aug 25, 2026, against Jun 19, 2017 for WP Gist Embed.
- Shortcode Redirect is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.8.34 for WP Gist Embed.
- Shortcode Redirect has been around longer: since 2011, against 2015 for WP Gist Embed.
Line by line
Shortcode Redirect leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shortcode Redirect |  WP Gist Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,128 | #40,525 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.6K | 35 |
| Rating | 4.3(31) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.8.34 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.81 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 9 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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