Timber vs AC Custom Loop Shortcode (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Timber has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 71 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Timber has accumulated 1.5M+ total downloads while AC Custom Loop Shortcode has 2.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Timber | AC Custom Loop Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 71 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 1.5M+ | ◄ | 2.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2018 | |
| Age | 13 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3.0+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2.5+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.23.4 | 1.7.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Timber
◄AC Custom Loop ShortcodeN/A
Total Reviews
71Timber
◄AC Custom Loop Shortcode0
Active Installs
20K+Timber
◄AC Custom Loop Shortcode30
Total Downloads
1.5M+Timber
◄AC Custom Loop Shortcode2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ATimber
AC Custom Loop ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoTimber
◄AC Custom Loop Shortcode1 year ago
First Released
2013Timber
AC Custom Loop Shortcode2018
Age
13 yearsTimber
AC Custom Loop Shortcode8 years
WP Requires
5.3.0+Timber
AC Custom Loop Shortcode5.2+
PHP Requires
7.2.5+Timber
AC Custom Loop Shortcode5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeTimber
AC Custom Loop ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
1.23.4Timber
AC Custom Loop Shortcode1.7.1
Rating Breakdown
Timber
4.9/5(71 reviews)
5
94%
4
1%
3
1%
2
3%
1
0%
AC Custom Loop Shortcode
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Timber Reviews
by Tomas Eklund
Slow development and out-of-date
Not compatible with current versions of PHP (8.1 and 8.2).
by octane9712
Makes creating themes so much easier!
Makes creating beautiful new themes super simple and easy.
by max1221
Thx for your work and waiting 2.0 release !
Juste so cool to use twig with wordpress ! Thx for all.
AC Custom Loop Shortcode Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Timber or AC Custom Loop Shortcode more popular?
Timber has 20K+ active installations while AC Custom Loop Shortcode has 30. Timber is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Timber or AC Custom Loop Shortcode?
Timber has a 4.9/5 rating from 71 reviews, while AC Custom Loop Shortcode has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Timber and AC Custom Loop Shortcode free?
Timber is free and AC Custom Loop Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Timber or AC Custom Loop Shortcode?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Timber was last updated 10 months ago and AC Custom Loop Shortcode was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.