Plugin Builder vs WP Boilerplate 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, Plugin Builder has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (20 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Plugin Builder has accumulated 4.0K+ total downloads while WP Boilerplate Shortcode has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Plugin Builder | WP Boilerplate Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 20 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2010 | |
| Age | 12 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
N/APlugin Builder
WP Boilerplate ShortcodeN/A
Total Reviews
0Plugin Builder
WP Boilerplate Shortcode0
Active Installs
20Plugin Builder
◄WP Boilerplate Shortcode10
Total Downloads
4.0K+Plugin Builder
◄WP Boilerplate Shortcode3.0K+
Support Resolution
N/APlugin Builder
WP Boilerplate ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoPlugin Builder
◄WP Boilerplate Shortcode16 years ago
First Released
2014Plugin Builder
WP Boilerplate Shortcode2010
Age
12 yearsPlugin Builder
WP Boilerplate Shortcode16 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Plugin Builder
WP Boilerplate Shortcode3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Plugin Builder
WP Boilerplate Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreePlugin Builder
WP Boilerplate ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
1.0.0Plugin Builder
WP Boilerplate Shortcode1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Plugin Builder
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Boilerplate Shortcode
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plugin Builder or WP Boilerplate Shortcode more popular?
Plugin Builder has 20 active installations while WP Boilerplate Shortcode has 10. Plugin Builder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Plugin Builder or WP Boilerplate Shortcode?
Plugin Builder has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while WP Boilerplate Shortcode has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Plugin Builder and WP Boilerplate Shortcode free?
Plugin Builder is free and WP Boilerplate Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Plugin Builder or WP Boilerplate 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?
Plugin Builder was last updated 10 years ago and WP Boilerplate Shortcode was last updated 16 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.