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OptionTree vs Shortcode Options (2026)

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

OptionTree

OptionTree

4.7(105)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Shortcode Options

Shortcode Options

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, OptionTree has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 105 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. OptionTree has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while Shortcode Options has 2.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5OptionTree
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Shortcode OptionsN/A
Total Reviews
105OptionTree
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Shortcode Options0
Active Installs
50K+OptionTree
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Shortcode Options0
Total Downloads
1.3M+OptionTree
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Shortcode Options2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AOptionTree
Shortcode OptionsN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoOptionTree
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Shortcode Options2 years ago
First Released
2010OptionTree
Shortcode Options2022
Age
16 yearsOptionTree
Shortcode Options4 years
WP Requires
3.8+OptionTree
Shortcode Options3.4+
PHP Requires
5.3.0+OptionTree
Shortcode Options7.3+
Business Model
FreeOptionTree
Shortcode OptionsFree
Latest Version
2.7.3OptionTree
Shortcode Options2.3.3

Rating Breakdown

OptionTree

4.7/5(105 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
8%

Shortcode Options

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

Recent Reviews

OptionTree Reviews

by saeed.mzi

easy plugin

Hello, This is a useful plugin, do you have any plan for updating it???

by Edgard_Roul

Genera un aviso de error en modo depuración

Muy buenas. Es muy bueno el plugin. Pero genera un aviso de error cuando tengo activado el modo DEPURACIÓN del WordPress. El mensaje es el siguiente: Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of

by pouyadaraee

will this plugin gonna update?

Hello, This is a useful plugin, do you have any plan for updating it?

Shortcode Options Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OptionTree or Shortcode Options more popular?
OptionTree has 50K+ active installations while Shortcode Options has 0. OptionTree is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — OptionTree or Shortcode Options?
OptionTree has a 4.7/5 rating from 105 reviews, while Shortcode Options has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are OptionTree and Shortcode Options free?
OptionTree is free and Shortcode Options is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — OptionTree or Shortcode Options?
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?
OptionTree was last updated 6 years ago and Shortcode Options was last updated 2 years ago.

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