WordPress plugin comparison
Shortcode Preview Block vs WP-DraftsForFriends
Shortcode Preview Block
by Ronak Ganatra
900+ installs3.7
WP-DraftsForFriends
by Lester Chan
1K+ installs5.0
At a glance
- WP-DraftsForFriends has more active installs: 1K+, against 900+ for Shortcode Preview Block.
- WP-DraftsForFriends is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- Shortcode Preview Block was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Sep 1, 2026 for WP-DraftsForFriends.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP-DraftsForFriends has been around longer: since 2014, against 2020 for Shortcode Preview Block.
Line by line
WP-DraftsForFriends leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Shortcode Preview Block | WP-DraftsForFriends |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,944 | #5,276 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 785 | 373 |
| Rating | 3.7(3) | 5.0(6) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.53 | ×0.74 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 8.2 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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