bbPress2 BBCode vs Shortcode Callback (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
VS
VS
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Shortcode Callback has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while bbPress2 BBCode leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. bbPress2 BBCode has accumulated 19K+ total downloads while Shortcode Callback has 2.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | bbPress2 BBCode | Shortcode Callback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 19K+ | ◄ | 2.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Age | 15 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.5+ | 2.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
3.7/5bbPress2 BBCode
►Shortcode Callback5/5
Total Reviews
6bbPress2 BBCode
◄Shortcode Callback1
Active Installs
100bbPress2 BBCode
◄Shortcode Callback10
Total Downloads
19K+bbPress2 BBCode
◄Shortcode Callback2.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AbbPress2 BBCode
Shortcode CallbackN/A
Last Updated
9 years agobbPress2 BBCode
◄Shortcode Callback10 years ago
First Released
2011bbPress2 BBCode
Shortcode Callback2015
Age
15 yearsbbPress2 BBCode
Shortcode Callback11 years
WP Requires
2.5+bbPress2 BBCode
Shortcode Callback2.5+
PHP Requires
false+bbPress2 BBCode
Shortcode Callbackfalse+
Business Model
FreebbPress2 BBCode
Shortcode CallbackFree
Latest Version
2.0bbPress2 BBCode
Shortcode Callback1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
bbPress2 BBCode
3.7/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
Shortcode Callback
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
More Plugins Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as bbPress2 BBCode and Shortcode Callback
Inline Spoilers
The plugin allows to create content spoilers with Guttenberg block or simple shortcode.
4.61.0K+ installs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bbPress2 BBCode or Shortcode Callback more popular?
bbPress2 BBCode has 100 active installations while Shortcode Callback has 10. bbPress2 BBCode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — bbPress2 BBCode or Shortcode Callback?
bbPress2 BBCode has a 3.7/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Shortcode Callback has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are bbPress2 BBCode and Shortcode Callback free?
bbPress2 BBCode is free and Shortcode Callback is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — bbPress2 BBCode or Shortcode Callback?
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?
bbPress2 BBCode was last updated 9 years ago and Shortcode Callback was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.