WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Shortcode Block vs Spectra Legacy
At a glance
- Spectra Legacy has more active installs: 1M+, against 30+ for Simple Shortcode Block.
- On a typical day, Spectra Legacy is downloaded about 8,812 times, Simple Shortcode Block about 3.
- Spectra Legacy is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,872 reviews, against 4.5 from 2 reviews.
- Spectra Legacy was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Nov 16, 2019 for Simple Shortcode Block.
- Spectra Legacy is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.3.27 for Simple Shortcode Block.
Line by line
Spectra Legacy leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Shortcode Block |  Spectra Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,967 | #63 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 73 | 450.8K |
| Rating | 4.5(2) | 4.7(1.9K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 83% |
| Tested up to | 5.3.27 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×3.09 |
| Last release | 7 years ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | 7.4 |
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