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Meks Flexible Shortcodes vs WooCommerce Shortcodes (2026)

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

Meks Flexible Shortcodes

Meks Flexible Shortcodes

4.2(10)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 months ago
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WooCommerce Shortcodes

WooCommerce Shortcodes

4.3(6)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View WooCommerce Shortcodes

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WooCommerce Shortcodes has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 6 reviews) while Meks Flexible Shortcodes leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meks Flexible Shortcodes has accumulated 448K+ total downloads while WooCommerce Shortcodes has 336K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Meks Flexible Shortcodes
►
WooCommerce Shortcodes4.3/5
Total Reviews
10Meks Flexible Shortcodes
◄
WooCommerce Shortcodes6
Active Installs
10K+Meks Flexible Shortcodes
WooCommerce Shortcodes10K+
Total Downloads
448K+Meks Flexible Shortcodes
◄
WooCommerce Shortcodes336K+
Support Resolution
N/AMeks Flexible Shortcodes
WooCommerce ShortcodesN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoMeks Flexible Shortcodes
◄
WooCommerce Shortcodes5 years ago
First Released
2014Meks Flexible Shortcodes
WooCommerce Shortcodes2014
Age
12 yearsMeks Flexible Shortcodes
WooCommerce Shortcodes12 years
WP Requires
3.5+Meks Flexible Shortcodes
WooCommerce Shortcodes3.9+
PHP Requires
false+Meks Flexible Shortcodes
WooCommerce Shortcodesfalse+
Business Model
FreeMeks Flexible Shortcodes
WooCommerce ShortcodesFree
Latest Version
1.3.8Meks Flexible Shortcodes
WooCommerce Shortcodes1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Meks Flexible Shortcodes

4.2/5(10 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

WooCommerce Shortcodes

4.3/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

Meks Flexible Shortcodes Reviews

by azlivin008

Doesn’t work

Tried to insert shortcodes into Blocks and Contact Form 7 (have shortcode enable installed). Nothing shows up anywhere. Zippo, nada.

by Sir-Peter

No support

I am waiting for a support answer, but do not receive any. So how on earth can anyone recommend the company, software or anything from MEKS? This topic was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by Si

by paulvansann

Best shortcode plugin

Nice shortcode, and the best it’s free.

WooCommerce Shortcodes Reviews

by qwerdie

Mega good plugin) ths!

This excellent and universal good plugin… my informational articles can bring targeted traffic to the product catalog’s roots… thanks))) This topic was modified 5 years, 7 months ago by qwerdi

by pedrojg

Excelente plugin

Muy practico y funcional.

by Zaphodbeeblerock

Works …

… just absolutely fine for me. Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meks Flexible Shortcodes or WooCommerce Shortcodes more popular?
Meks Flexible Shortcodes has 10K+ active installations while WooCommerce Shortcodes has 10K+. WooCommerce Shortcodes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meks Flexible Shortcodes or WooCommerce Shortcodes?
Meks Flexible Shortcodes has a 4.2/5 rating from 10 reviews, while WooCommerce Shortcodes has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Meks Flexible Shortcodes and WooCommerce Shortcodes free?
Meks Flexible Shortcodes is free and WooCommerce Shortcodes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meks Flexible Shortcodes or WooCommerce Shortcodes?
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?
Meks Flexible Shortcodes was last updated 9 months ago and WooCommerce Shortcodes was last updated 5 years ago.

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