Open Badges Issuer Add-on vs Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Open Badges Issuer Add-on
5(2)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 10 years ago
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Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode
1(1)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 9 years ago
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As of April 2026, Open Badges Issuer Add-on has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Open Badges Issuer Add-on has accumulated 2.9K+ total downloads while Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode has 2.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Open Badges Issuer Add-on | Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 2.9K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ► | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Open Badges Issuer Add-on
◄Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode1/5
Total Reviews
2Open Badges Issuer Add-on
◄Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode1
Active Installs
10Open Badges Issuer Add-on
Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode10
Total Downloads
2.9K+Open Badges Issuer Add-on
◄Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode2.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AOpen Badges Issuer Add-on
Credly Custom Badge Assertion ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoOpen Badges Issuer Add-on
►Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode9 years ago
First Released
2014Open Badges Issuer Add-on
Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode2013
Age
12 yearsOpen Badges Issuer Add-on
Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode13 years
WP Requires
3.5+Open Badges Issuer Add-on
Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Open Badges Issuer Add-on
Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeOpen Badges Issuer Add-on
Credly Custom Badge Assertion ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
1.1.2Open Badges Issuer Add-on
Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Open Badges Issuer Add-on
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode
1/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Open Badges Issuer Add-on or Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode more popular?
Open Badges Issuer Add-on has 10 active installations while Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode has 10. Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Open Badges Issuer Add-on or Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode?
Open Badges Issuer Add-on has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Open Badges Issuer Add-on and Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode free?
Open Badges Issuer Add-on is free and Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Open Badges Issuer Add-on or Credly Custom Badge Assertion 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?
Open Badges Issuer Add-on was last updated 10 years ago and Credly Custom Badge Assertion Shortcode was last updated 9 years ago.
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