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Age Verify vs Age Shortcode (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Age Verify

Age Verify

4.4(24)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Age Shortcode

Age Shortcode

3.3(3)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Age Verify has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 24 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Age Verify has accumulated 74K+ total downloads while Age Shortcode has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Age Verify
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Age Shortcode3.3/5
Total Reviews
24Age Verify
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Age Shortcode3
Active Installs
1.0K+Age Verify
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Age Shortcode10
Total Downloads
74K+Age Verify
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Age Shortcode2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AAge Verify
Age ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoAge Verify
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Age Shortcode8 years ago
First Released
2012Age Verify
Age Shortcode2013
Age
14 yearsAge Verify
Age Shortcode13 years
WP Requires
3.2+Age Verify
Age Shortcode4.2+
PHP Requires
false+Age Verify
Age Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeAge Verify
Age ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
0.3.0Age Verify
Age Shortcode1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Age Verify

4.4/5(24 reviews)
5
67%
4
17%
3
8%
2
4%
1
4%

Age Shortcode

3.3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
33%
2
33%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Age Verify Reviews

by dragonword

Good if you don’t need to cache

Had to stop using it once my site got more busy since PHP based age gate isn’t compatible with cache plugins. But if you’re not planning to cache, this works fine

by Clicknathan

Would be better with Javascript

Like my review on another similar plugin, because this plugin uses PHP to check cookies, it doesn’t work with cached pages…such as with the W3 Total Cache plugin or WP Engine.

by RPackerII

Works…kinda, but no support at all

My customers see it on every visit to the page even if within the time frame the plugin is set for. Support board is never answered by anyone even though there are active topics. Plugin looks to be ab

Age Shortcode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Age Verify or Age Shortcode more popular?
Age Verify has 1.0K+ active installations while Age Shortcode has 10. Age Verify is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Age Verify or Age Shortcode?
Age Verify has a 4.4/5 rating from 24 reviews, while Age Shortcode has a 3.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Age Verify and Age Shortcode free?
Age Verify is free and Age Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Age Verify or Age 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?
Age Verify was last updated 8 years ago and Age Shortcode was last updated 8 years ago.

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