ShortBuild vs Button Widget (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, Button Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while ShortBuild leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. ShortBuild has accumulated 53K+ total downloads while Button Widget has 3.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | ShortBuild | Button Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 1 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 53K+ | ◄ | 3.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Age | 7 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.2.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.15 | 1.2.2 |
Rating
N/AShortBuild
►Button Widget5/5
Total Reviews
0ShortBuild
►Button Widget1
Active Installs
1.0K+ShortBuild
◄Button Widget200
Total Downloads
53K+ShortBuild
◄Button Widget3.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AShortBuild
Button WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoShortBuild
◄Button Widget5 years ago
First Released
2019ShortBuild
Button Widget2019
Age
7 yearsShortBuild
Button Widget7 years
WP Requires
5.6+ShortBuild
Button Widget5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+ShortBuild
Button Widget7.2.0+
Business Model
FreeShortBuild
Button WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.6.15ShortBuild
Button Widget1.2.2
Rating Breakdown
ShortBuild
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Button Widget
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ShortBuild or Button Widget more popular?
ShortBuild has 1.0K+ active installations while Button Widget has 200. ShortBuild is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — ShortBuild or Button Widget?
ShortBuild has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Button Widget has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are ShortBuild and Button Widget free?
ShortBuild is free and Button Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — ShortBuild or Button Widget?
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?
ShortBuild was last updated 1 year ago and Button Widget was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.