Optional Content vs IF AS 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, Optional Content has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (40 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Optional Content has accumulated 5.7K+ total downloads while IF AS Shortcode has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Optional Content | IF AS Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 40 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.7K+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 14 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Age | 16 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8.0+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1 | 1.2 |
Rating
5/5Optional Content
IF AS Shortcode5/5
Total Reviews
2Optional Content
IF AS Shortcode2
Active Installs
40Optional Content
◄IF AS Shortcode10
Total Downloads
5.7K+Optional Content
◄IF AS Shortcode3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AOptional Content
IF AS ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
14 years agoOptional Content
►IF AS Shortcode1 year ago
First Released
2010Optional Content
IF AS Shortcode2016
Age
16 yearsOptional Content
IF AS Shortcode10 years
WP Requires
2.8.0+Optional Content
IF AS Shortcode4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Optional Content
IF AS Shortcode5.6+
Business Model
FreeOptional Content
IF AS ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
1.1Optional Content
IF AS Shortcode1.2
Rating Breakdown
Optional Content
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
IF AS Shortcode
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Optional Content or IF AS Shortcode more popular?
Optional Content has 40 active installations while IF AS Shortcode has 10. Optional Content is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Optional Content or IF AS Shortcode?
Optional Content has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while IF AS Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Optional Content and IF AS Shortcode free?
Optional Content is free and IF AS Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Optional Content or IF AS 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?
Optional Content was last updated 14 years ago and IF AS Shortcode was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.