Public Post Preview Configurator vs Shortcode Preview Block (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Public Post Preview Configurator
10K+ active installs
Free
Shortcode Preview Block
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Public Post Preview Configurator has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Public Post Preview Configurator has accumulated 56K+ total downloads while Shortcode Preview Block has 7.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Public Post Preview Configurator | Shortcode Preview Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | 3 | |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 56K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2020 | |
| Age | 13 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Public Post Preview Configurator
Shortcode Preview Block
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Public Post Preview Configurator averaged approximately 27 daily downloads while Shortcode Preview Block averaged 7.
Recent Reviews
Public Post Preview Configurator Reviews
Handy Add On! 🌟
Have a small team of authors? Writing influencer content for a company? This plugin comes in handy all the time to increase the expiration limit.
Simple but effective
Should be integrated in the original plugin ! 😀
Good add-on for a good plugin
The Public Post Preview plugin is almost perfect, but I miss a configuration interface. This plugin adds a UI. Great!
Shortcode Preview Block Reviews
Does not work with any shortcode
For example, [ninja_form id=1] is not rendered.
Great plugin
It makes creating layout for complex pages and e.g. shortcodes for images referenced from DAM much easier!
Useful but not 100% accurate
Tested with NEXTGEN Gallery shortcodes that insert a pic…if I do “float right”, it doesn’t wrap text around this block nor does it centre if I float center. It shows a good preview that the regular ed
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