Checklist vs Custom Index Shortcode (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, Checklist has a higher user rating (4/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Checklist has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while Custom Index Shortcode has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Checklist | Custom Index Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2013 | |
| Age | 9 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.9 | 1.3 |
Rating
4/5Checklist
◄Custom Index Shortcode3/5
Total Reviews
7Checklist
◄Custom Index Shortcode1
Active Installs
400Checklist
◄Custom Index Shortcode10
Total Downloads
15K+Checklist
◄Custom Index Shortcode2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AChecklist
Custom Index ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoChecklist
◄Custom Index Shortcode11 years ago
First Released
2017Checklist
Custom Index Shortcode2013
Age
9 yearsChecklist
Custom Index Shortcode13 years
WP Requires
3.5+Checklist
Custom Index Shortcode3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Checklist
Custom Index Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeChecklist
Custom Index ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
1.1.9Checklist
Custom Index Shortcode1.3
Rating Breakdown
Checklist
4/5(7 reviews)
5
71%
4
0%
3
0%
2
14%
1
14%
Custom Index Shortcode
3/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
100%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Checklist or Custom Index Shortcode more popular?
Checklist has 400 active installations while Custom Index Shortcode has 10. Checklist is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Checklist or Custom Index Shortcode?
Checklist has a 4/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Custom Index Shortcode has a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Checklist and Custom Index Shortcode free?
Checklist is free and Custom Index Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Checklist or Custom Index 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?
Checklist was last updated 6 years ago and Custom Index Shortcode was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.