WordPress plugin comparison
Shortcodes Ultimate vs Forward
At a glance
- Shortcodes Ultimate has more active installs: 400K+, against 10+ for Forward.
- On a typical day, Shortcodes Ultimate is downloaded about 2,577 times, Forward about 10.
- Forward has no reviews yet.
- Shortcodes Ultimate was updated more recently: Oct 17, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for Forward.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Shortcodes Ultimate has been around longer: since 2011, against 2015 for Forward.
Line by line
Shortcodes Ultimate leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shortcodes Ultimate |  Forward |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #148 | #45,807 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 207.2K | 226 |
| Rating | 4.9(5.9K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.67 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 22 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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