Last Updated Shortcode vs Literal 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, Last Updated Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Last Updated Shortcode has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while Literal Shortcode has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Last Updated Shortcode | Literal Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 10 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Age | 14 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Last Updated Shortcode
◄Literal ShortcodeN/A
Total Reviews
10Last Updated Shortcode
◄Literal Shortcode0
Active Installs
900Last Updated Shortcode
◄Literal Shortcode10
Total Downloads
14K+Last Updated Shortcode
◄Literal Shortcode2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ALast Updated Shortcode
Literal ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoLast Updated Shortcode
◄Literal Shortcode13 years ago
First Released
2012Last Updated Shortcode
Literal Shortcode2012
Age
14 yearsLast Updated Shortcode
Literal Shortcode14 years
WP Requires
2.8+Last Updated Shortcode
Literal Shortcode2.8+
PHP Requires
false+Last Updated Shortcode
Literal Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeLast Updated Shortcode
Literal ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
1.0.1Last Updated Shortcode
Literal Shortcode1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Last Updated Shortcode
5/5(10 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Literal Shortcode
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Last Updated Shortcode or Literal Shortcode more popular?
Last Updated Shortcode has 900 active installations while Literal Shortcode has 10. Last Updated Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Last Updated Shortcode or Literal Shortcode?
Last Updated Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 10 reviews, while Literal Shortcode has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Last Updated Shortcode and Literal Shortcode free?
Last Updated Shortcode is free and Literal Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Last Updated Shortcode or Literal 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?
Last Updated Shortcode was last updated 10 years ago and Literal Shortcode was last updated 13 years ago.
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