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Custom Shortcodes vs Gettext override translations (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Custom Shortcodes

Custom Shortcodes

5(1)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 17 years ago
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Gettext override translations

Gettext override translations

5(7)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Shortcodes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Shortcodes has accumulated 5.7K+ total downloads while Gettext override translations has 24K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Custom Shortcodes
Gettext override translations5/5
Total Reviews
1Custom Shortcodes
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Gettext override translations7
Active Installs
6.0K+Custom Shortcodes
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Gettext override translations2.0K+
Total Downloads
5.7K+Custom Shortcodes
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Gettext override translations24K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Shortcodes
Gettext override translationsN/A
Last Updated
17 years agoCustom Shortcodes
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Gettext override translations1 year ago
First Released
2009Custom Shortcodes
Gettext override translations2016
Age
17 yearsCustom Shortcodes
Gettext override translations10 years
WP Requires
2.0.2+Custom Shortcodes
Gettext override translations4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Shortcodes
Gettext override translationsfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Shortcodes
Gettext override translationsFree
Latest Version
1.0Custom Shortcodes
Gettext override translations2.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Custom Shortcodes

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Gettext override translations

5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Custom Shortcodes Reviews

by PinkishHue

Still works on WP 4.2.2! Really easy to use, love it.

I stumbled upon this seemingly underrated plugin recently and it’s been great, it just works (and STILL works on WP v 4.2.2, even though it hasn’t been updated in many many years). Nothing to configu

Gettext override translations Reviews

by Loosie94

Menu possition

Hi, really like the plugin, but I think it’s weird to have it located in the plugins submenu of the WordPress menu. Maybe it’s better to move it to tools/settings submenu? Keep up the good work!

by dorde

Great plugin!

I’m so happy to found this plugin! It just works perfectly! Thank you! It looks a bit buggy, but only visually, and it’s not the problem at all to me. This image …/wp-content/plugins/gettext-override-

by raverstudio

Works like a charm

Excellent I use it in every project we have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Shortcodes or Gettext override translations more popular?
Custom Shortcodes has 6.0K+ active installations while Gettext override translations has 2.0K+. Custom Shortcodes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Shortcodes or Gettext override translations?
Custom Shortcodes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Gettext override translations has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Custom Shortcodes and Gettext override translations free?
Custom Shortcodes is free and Gettext override translations is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Shortcodes or Gettext override translations?
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?
Custom Shortcodes was last updated 17 years ago and Gettext override translations was last updated 1 year ago.

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