WordPress plugin comparison
Shortcode Widget vs XKCD Embed
At a glance
- Shortcode Widget has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for XKCD Embed.
- On a typical day, Shortcode Widget is downloaded about 34 times, XKCD Embed about 2.
- XKCD Embed has no reviews yet.
- XKCD Embed was updated more recently: Aug 24, 2026, against Mar 22, 2026 for Shortcode Widget.
- XKCD Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Shortcode Widget.
- Shortcode Widget has been around longer: since 2013, against 2015 for XKCD Embed.
Line by line
Shortcode Widget leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shortcode Widget |  XKCD Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,623 | #36,243 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.4K | 44 |
| Rating | 4.9(34) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.79 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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