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Custom Shortcodes vs Search and Replace for Block Editor (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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Search and Replace for Block Editor

Search and Replace for Block Editor

5(3)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week 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 Search and Replace for Block Editor has 15K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Custom Shortcodes
Search and Replace for Block Editor5/5
Total Reviews
1Custom Shortcodes
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Search and Replace for Block Editor3
Active Installs
6.0K+Custom Shortcodes
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Search and Replace for Block Editor2.0K+
Total Downloads
5.7K+Custom Shortcodes
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Search and Replace for Block Editor15K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Shortcodes
Search and Replace for Block Editor0%
Last Updated
17 years agoCustom Shortcodes
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Search and Replace for Block Editor1 week ago
First Released
2009Custom Shortcodes
Search and Replace for Block Editor2024
Age
17 yearsCustom Shortcodes
Search and Replace for Block Editor2 years
WP Requires
2.0.2+Custom Shortcodes
Search and Replace for Block Editor6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Shortcodes
Search and Replace for Block Editor7.4+
Business Model
FreeCustom Shortcodes
Search and Replace for Block EditorFree
Latest Version
1.0Custom Shortcodes
Search and Replace for Block Editor1.10.0

Rating Breakdown

Custom Shortcodes

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

Search and Replace for Block Editor

5/5(3 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

Search and Replace for Block Editor Reviews

by propagatica

A must-have category plugin

A must-have category plugin. Well-made, with minimal memory usage on the server, no PHP errors. Perfect!

by Sjaak

Works great!

This plugin works great and saves a lot of time!

by Nick

Very handy tool

Very useful, thanks!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Shortcodes or Search and Replace for Block Editor more popular?
Custom Shortcodes has 6.0K+ active installations while Search and Replace for Block Editor has 2.0K+. Custom Shortcodes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Shortcodes or Search and Replace for Block Editor?
Custom Shortcodes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Search and Replace for Block Editor has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Custom Shortcodes and Search and Replace for Block Editor free?
Custom Shortcodes is free and Search and Replace for Block Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Shortcodes or Search and Replace for Block Editor?
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 Search and Replace for Block Editor was last updated 1 week ago.

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