RTE Comments vs Shortcodify (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, Shortcodify has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while RTE Comments leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. RTE Comments has accumulated 2.9K+ total downloads while Shortcodify has 3.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | RTE Comments | Shortcodify | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 2.9K+ | ► | 3.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Age | 13 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 1.4.3 |
Rating
4.8/5RTE Comments
►Shortcodify5/5
Total Reviews
5RTE Comments
◄Shortcodify1
Active Installs
10RTE Comments
Shortcodify10
Total Downloads
2.9K+RTE Comments
►Shortcodify3.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ARTE Comments
ShortcodifyN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoRTE Comments
►Shortcodify10 years ago
First Released
2013RTE Comments
Shortcodify2012
Age
13 yearsRTE Comments
Shortcodify14 years
WP Requires
3.3+RTE Comments
Shortcodify3.0+
PHP Requires
false+RTE Comments
Shortcodifyfalse+
Business Model
FreeRTE Comments
ShortcodifyFree
Latest Version
1.0.3RTE Comments
Shortcodify1.4.3
Rating Breakdown
RTE Comments
4.8/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Shortcodify
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RTE Comments or Shortcodify more popular?
RTE Comments has 10 active installations while Shortcodify has 10. Shortcodify is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — RTE Comments or Shortcodify?
RTE Comments has a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Shortcodify has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are RTE Comments and Shortcodify free?
RTE Comments is free and Shortcodify is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — RTE Comments or Shortcodify?
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?
RTE Comments was last updated 13 years ago and Shortcodify was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.