WordPress plugin comparison
Shortcodes Ultimate vs SmartLabs File Manager
At a glance
- Shortcodes Ultimate has more active installs: 400K+, against fewer than 10 for SmartLabs File Manager.
- On a typical day, Shortcodes Ultimate is downloaded about 2,409 times, SmartLabs File Manager about 2.
- SmartLabs File Manager has no reviews yet.
- Shortcodes Ultimate was updated more recently: Oct 17, 2026, against Oct 5, 2026 for SmartLabs File Manager.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Shortcodes Ultimate has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for SmartLabs File Manager.
Line by line
Shortcodes Ultimate leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shortcodes Ultimate |  SmartLabs File Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #148 | #54,115 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 207.9K | 50 |
| Rating | 4.9(5.9K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.67 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 23 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 8.0 |
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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