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Simple Link List Widget vs Lists Shortcode and Widget (2026)

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

Simple Link List Widget

Simple Link List Widget

4.6(9)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Lists Shortcode and Widget

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, Simple Link List Widget has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Link List Widget has accumulated 55K+ total downloads while Lists Shortcode and Widget has 7.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Simple Link List Widget
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Lists Shortcode and Widget3/5
Total Reviews
9Simple Link List Widget
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Lists Shortcode and Widget2
Active Installs
2.0K+Simple Link List Widget
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Lists Shortcode and Widget100
Total Downloads
55K+Simple Link List Widget
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Lists Shortcode and Widget7.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Link List Widget
Lists Shortcode and WidgetN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoSimple Link List Widget
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Lists Shortcode and Widget4 years ago
First Released
2011Simple Link List Widget
Lists Shortcode and Widget2014
Age
15 yearsSimple Link List Widget
Lists Shortcode and Widget12 years
WP Requires
2.8+Simple Link List Widget
Lists Shortcode and Widget3.6+
PHP Requires
false+Simple Link List Widget
Lists Shortcode and Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Link List Widget
Lists Shortcode and WidgetFree
Latest Version
0.3.2Simple Link List Widget
Lists Shortcode and Widget1.8

Rating Breakdown

Simple Link List Widget

4.6/5(9 reviews)
5
89%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%

Lists Shortcode and Widget

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Recent Reviews

Simple Link List Widget Reviews

by Cking

Great Plugin!

Many thanks to the author of this great and easy to use plugin!

by AsaHersh

Stopped working…

Compatible up to 4.2.7.. we are now at 4.4.2… Suddenly started throwing 404 errors on all links, after installation of latest wordpress. Was a great substitute for defunct “blog roll”.. Now what to do

by Batyu-vitez

Very good, but not accessible

It’s a very good and reliable plugin. A would add two points to develop even better: 1. Make itt accessible. Many people cannot use mouse, only keyboard. 2. Alternative text before link. If you do no

Lists Shortcode and Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Link List Widget or Lists Shortcode and Widget more popular?
Simple Link List Widget has 2.0K+ active installations while Lists Shortcode and Widget has 100. Simple Link List Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Link List Widget or Lists Shortcode and Widget?
Simple Link List Widget has a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Lists Shortcode and Widget has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Simple Link List Widget and Lists Shortcode and Widget free?
Simple Link List Widget is free and Lists Shortcode and Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Link List Widget 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?
Simple Link List Widget was last updated 7 years ago and Lists Shortcode and Widget was last updated 4 years ago.

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