WordPress plugin comparison
User Shortcodes vs WP Approve User
At a glance
- WP Approve User has more active installs: 3K+, against 900+ for User Shortcodes.
- On a typical day, WP Approve User is downloaded about 57 times, User Shortcodes about 7.
- User Shortcodes is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 4.2 from 42 reviews.
- WP Approve User was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Apr 2, 2015 for User Shortcodes.
- WP Approve User is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.1.42 for User Shortcodes.
- WP Approve User has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for User Shortcodes.
Line by line
WP Approve User leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  User Shortcodes |  WP Approve User |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,052 | #3,839 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 106 | 2.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(12) | 4.2(42) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.1.42 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.68 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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