Shortcodely vs Blanked Template (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, Shortcodely has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shortcodely has accumulated 4.8K+ total downloads while Blanked Template has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Shortcodely | Blanked Template | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 4.8K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.1 | 1.1.0 |
Rating
5/5Shortcodely
◄Blanked TemplateN/A
Total Reviews
1Shortcodely
◄Blanked Template0
Active Installs
400Shortcodely
◄Blanked Template80
Total Downloads
4.8K+Shortcodely
◄Blanked Template1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AShortcodely
Blanked TemplateN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoShortcodely
◄Blanked Template6 years ago
First Released
2016Shortcodely
Blanked Template2019
Age
10 yearsShortcodely
Blanked Template7 years
WP Requires
4.0+Shortcodely
Blanked Template4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Shortcodely
Blanked Template5.6+
Business Model
FreeShortcodely
Blanked TemplateFree
Latest Version
1.0.1Shortcodely
Blanked Template1.1.0
Rating Breakdown
Shortcodely
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Blanked Template
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shortcodely or Blanked Template more popular?
Shortcodely has 400 active installations while Blanked Template has 80. Shortcodely is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shortcodely or Blanked Template?
Shortcodely has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Blanked Template has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Shortcodely and Blanked Template free?
Shortcodely is free and Blanked Template is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shortcodely or Blanked Template?
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?
Shortcodely was last updated 4 years ago and Blanked Template was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.