BeerXML Shortcode vs Beer Directory (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, BeerXML Shortcode has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. BeerXML Shortcode has accumulated 7.2K+ total downloads while Beer Directory has 4.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BeerXML Shortcode | Beer Directory | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 7.2K+ | ◄ | 4.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Age | 14 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.8 | 1.1 |
Rating
4.9/5BeerXML Shortcode
◄Beer Directory3/5
Total Reviews
9BeerXML Shortcode
◄Beer Directory1
Active Installs
100BeerXML Shortcode
◄Beer Directory30
Total Downloads
7.2K+BeerXML Shortcode
◄Beer Directory4.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ABeerXML Shortcode
Beer DirectoryN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoBeerXML Shortcode
◄Beer Directory6 years ago
First Released
2012BeerXML Shortcode
Beer Directory2015
Age
14 yearsBeerXML Shortcode
Beer Directory11 years
WP Requires
3.4+BeerXML Shortcode
Beer Directory4.0+
PHP Requires
false+BeerXML Shortcode
Beer Directoryfalse+
Business Model
FreeBeerXML Shortcode
Beer DirectoryFree
Latest Version
0.8BeerXML Shortcode
Beer Directory1.1
Rating Breakdown
BeerXML Shortcode
4.9/5(9 reviews)
5
89%
4
11%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Beer Directory
3/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
100%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BeerXML Shortcode or Beer Directory more popular?
BeerXML Shortcode has 100 active installations while Beer Directory has 30. BeerXML Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BeerXML Shortcode or Beer Directory?
BeerXML Shortcode has a 4.9/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Beer Directory has a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are BeerXML Shortcode and Beer Directory free?
BeerXML Shortcode is free and Beer Directory is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BeerXML Shortcode or Beer Directory?
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?
BeerXML Shortcode was last updated 11 months ago and Beer Directory was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.