Checklist vs Lists Shortcode and Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
VS
VS
Lists Shortcode and Widget
3(2)
100 active installs
Free
Updated 4 years ago
View Lists Shortcode and Widget Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Checklist has a higher user rating (4/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Checklist has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while Lists Shortcode and Widget has 7.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Checklist | Lists Shortcode and Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 7.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ► | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2014 | |
| Age | 9 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.9 | 1.8 |
Rating
4/5Checklist
◄Lists Shortcode and Widget3/5
Total Reviews
7Checklist
◄Lists Shortcode and Widget2
Active Installs
400Checklist
◄Lists Shortcode and Widget100
Total Downloads
15K+Checklist
◄Lists Shortcode and Widget7.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AChecklist
Lists Shortcode and WidgetN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoChecklist
►Lists Shortcode and Widget4 years ago
First Released
2017Checklist
Lists Shortcode and Widget2014
Age
9 yearsChecklist
Lists Shortcode and Widget12 years
WP Requires
3.5+Checklist
Lists Shortcode and Widget3.6+
PHP Requires
false+Checklist
Lists Shortcode and Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeChecklist
Lists Shortcode and WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.1.9Checklist
Lists Shortcode and Widget1.8
Rating Breakdown
Checklist
4/5(7 reviews)
5
71%
4
0%
3
0%
2
14%
1
14%
Lists Shortcode and Widget
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Checklist or Lists Shortcode and Widget more popular?
Checklist has 400 active installations while Lists Shortcode and Widget has 100. Checklist is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Checklist or Lists Shortcode and Widget?
Checklist has a 4/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Lists Shortcode and Widget has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Checklist and Lists Shortcode and Widget free?
Checklist is free and Lists Shortcode and Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Checklist or Lists Shortcode and Widget?
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 Lists Shortcode and Widget was last updated 4 years ago.
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