WordPress plugin comparison
Shortcode Preview Block vs Spectra Legacy
Shortcode Preview Block
by Ronak Ganatra
900+ installs3.7
Spectra Legacy
by Brainstorm Force
1M+ installs4.7
At a glance
- Spectra Legacy has more active installs: 1M+, against 900+ for Shortcode Preview Block.
- On a typical day, Spectra Legacy is downloaded about 8,812 times, Shortcode Preview Block about 22.
- Spectra Legacy is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,872 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- Spectra Legacy was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 29, 2026 for Shortcode Preview Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Spectra Legacy has been around longer: since 2018, against 2020 for Shortcode Preview Block.
Line by line
Spectra Legacy leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Shortcode Preview Block | Spectra Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,944 | #63 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 785 | 450.8K |
| Rating | 3.7(3) | 4.7(1.9K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 83% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.53 | ×3.09 |
| Last release | 12 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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