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Apollo13 Framework Extensions vs Shortcake (Shortcode UI) (2026)

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

Apollo13 Framework Extensions

Apollo13 Framework Extensions

5(1)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Shortcake (Shortcode UI)

Shortcake (Shortcode UI)

4.1(24)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Apollo13 Framework Extensions has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Apollo13 Framework Extensions has accumulated 535K+ total downloads while Shortcake (Shortcode UI) has 415K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Apollo13 Framework Extensions
◄
Shortcake (Shortcode UI)4.1/5
Total Reviews
1Apollo13 Framework Extensions
►
Shortcake (Shortcode UI)24
Active Installs
20K+Apollo13 Framework Extensions
◄
Shortcake (Shortcode UI)10K+
Total Downloads
535K+Apollo13 Framework Extensions
◄
Shortcake (Shortcode UI)415K+
Support Resolution
N/AApollo13 Framework Extensions
Shortcake (Shortcode UI)N/A
Last Updated
4 months agoApollo13 Framework Extensions
◄
Shortcake (Shortcode UI)7 years ago
First Released
2018Apollo13 Framework Extensions
Shortcake (Shortcode UI)2015
Age
8 yearsApollo13 Framework Extensions
Shortcake (Shortcode UI)11 years
WP Requires
4.7+Apollo13 Framework Extensions
Shortcake (Shortcode UI)4.5+
PHP Requires
5.4.0+Apollo13 Framework Extensions
Shortcake (Shortcode UI)false+
Business Model
FreeApollo13 Framework Extensions
Shortcake (Shortcode UI)Free
Latest Version
1.9.9Apollo13 Framework Extensions
Shortcake (Shortcode UI)0.7.4

Rating Breakdown

Apollo13 Framework Extensions

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Shortcake (Shortcode UI)

4.1/5(24 reviews)
5
67%
4
13%
3
0%
2
4%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

Apollo13 Framework Extensions Reviews

by hartology

Really nice

I really like this extension for the Rife theme. Adds special features to the theme.

Shortcake (Shortcode UI) Reviews

by Janice Thewa

Totally handy

Love using short codes, The block editor is handy too, but short codes are so nice. Good job.

by Rae M. Anderson

nice

nice

by jeb

Woocommerce issues

This plugin is god awful. Not only does it break parts of woocommerce their update notifications are insanely irritating when combined with profilepress. Shortcodes aren’t that hard to add so it baffl

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo13 Framework Extensions or Shortcake (Shortcode UI) more popular?
Apollo13 Framework Extensions has 20K+ active installations while Shortcake (Shortcode UI) has 10K+. Apollo13 Framework Extensions is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Apollo13 Framework Extensions or Shortcake (Shortcode UI)?
Apollo13 Framework Extensions has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Shortcake (Shortcode UI) has a 4.1/5 rating from 24 reviews.
Are Apollo13 Framework Extensions and Shortcake (Shortcode UI) free?
Apollo13 Framework Extensions is free and Shortcake (Shortcode UI) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Apollo13 Framework Extensions or Shortcake (Shortcode UI)?
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?
Apollo13 Framework Extensions was last updated 4 months ago and Shortcake (Shortcode UI) was last updated 7 years ago.

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