BeerXML Shortcode vs BreweryDB (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. BeerXML Shortcode has accumulated 7.2K+ total downloads while BreweryDB has 3.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BeerXML Shortcode | BreweryDB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 7.2K+ | ◄ | 3.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Age | 14 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.8 | 2.1.0 |
Rating
4.9/5BeerXML Shortcode
◄BreweryDBN/A
Total Reviews
9BeerXML Shortcode
◄BreweryDB0
Active Installs
100BeerXML Shortcode
◄BreweryDB10
Total Downloads
7.2K+BeerXML Shortcode
◄BreweryDB3.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ABeerXML Shortcode
BreweryDBN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoBeerXML Shortcode
◄BreweryDB13 years ago
First Released
2012BeerXML Shortcode
BreweryDB2011
Age
14 yearsBeerXML Shortcode
BreweryDB15 years
WP Requires
3.4+BeerXML Shortcode
BreweryDB3.0+
PHP Requires
false+BeerXML Shortcode
BreweryDBfalse+
Business Model
FreeBeerXML Shortcode
BreweryDBFree
Latest Version
0.8BeerXML Shortcode
BreweryDB2.1.0
Rating Breakdown
BeerXML Shortcode
4.9/5(9 reviews)
5
89%
4
11%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
BreweryDB
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BeerXML Shortcode or BreweryDB more popular?
BeerXML Shortcode has 100 active installations while BreweryDB has 10. BeerXML Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BeerXML Shortcode or BreweryDB?
BeerXML Shortcode has a 4.9/5 rating from 9 reviews, while BreweryDB has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are BeerXML Shortcode and BreweryDB free?
BeerXML Shortcode is free and BreweryDB is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BeerXML Shortcode or BreweryDB?
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 BreweryDB was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.