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Post Content Shortcodes vs Broadcast (2026)

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

Post Content Shortcodes

Post Content Shortcodes

4.8(31)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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VS
Broadcast

Broadcast

4.9(214)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Broadcast has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 214 reviews) while Post Content Shortcodes leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Content Shortcodes has accumulated 99K+ total downloads while Broadcast has 427K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Post Content Shortcodes
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Broadcast4.9/5
Total Reviews
31Post Content Shortcodes
►
Broadcast214
Active Installs
2.0K+Post Content Shortcodes
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Broadcast1.0K+
Total Downloads
99K+Post Content Shortcodes
►
Broadcast427K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Content Shortcodes
Broadcast33%
Last Updated
8 years agoPost Content Shortcodes
►
Broadcast1 week ago
First Released
2011Post Content Shortcodes
Broadcast2010
Age
15 yearsPost Content Shortcodes
Broadcast16 years
WP Requires
4.3+Post Content Shortcodes
Broadcast6.2+
PHP Requires
false+Post Content Shortcodes
Broadcast8.0+
Business Model
FreePost Content Shortcodes
BroadcastFree
Latest Version
1.0.1.1Post Content Shortcodes
Broadcast52.03

Rating Breakdown

Post Content Shortcodes

4.8/5(31 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

Broadcast

4.9/5(214 reviews)
5
96%
4
0%
3
1%
2
0%
1
2%

Recent Reviews

Post Content Shortcodes Reviews

Disappointing on Multi-Blog to Blog use

For Importing Content within a single blog : GREAT Plugin But for Multi-Blog to Blog use : First : images cannot be imported (except featured image … which is not of much interest). Content without im

by Exo

Awesome, simple and works

Works perfectly straight after installing. Love it.

by bartonwhite

Not currently working

Not currently working and clearly no one is doing support on this plugin. This topic was modified 7 years, 6 months ago by bartonwhite.

Broadcast Reviews

by jointlyheroes

High level of support!

This plugin solved our problem of running multiple sites with the same content. It has many great add-ons, so you can basically sync everything. And if there isn’t an add-on for something you need, th

by webmasterzonenleven

High standard support remains consistent

Support for the Broadcast plugin does not stop after the first installation of the plugin in your website. Even after a number of months, the developer responded very quickly and worked together with

by Matt

Great App, Great Support

Broadcast has been a flexible and reliable workhorse for our client’s site. They have a complex setup of 13 network sites, with all content being controlled using Broadcast and the Premium Pack Add-on

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Content Shortcodes or Broadcast more popular?
Post Content Shortcodes has 2.0K+ active installations while Broadcast has 1.0K+. Post Content Shortcodes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Content Shortcodes or Broadcast?
Post Content Shortcodes has a 4.8/5 rating from 31 reviews, while Broadcast has a 4.9/5 rating from 214 reviews.
Are Post Content Shortcodes and Broadcast free?
Post Content Shortcodes is free and Broadcast is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Content Shortcodes or Broadcast?
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?
Post Content Shortcodes was last updated 8 years ago and Broadcast was last updated 1 week ago.

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