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BBSpoiler vs Shortcode Box (2026)

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

BBSpoiler

BBSpoiler

4.7(29)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Shortcode Box

Shortcode Box

5(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Shortcode Box has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while BBSpoiler leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. BBSpoiler has accumulated 49K+ total downloads while Shortcode Box has 2.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5BBSpoiler
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Shortcode Box5/5
Total Reviews
29BBSpoiler
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Shortcode Box2
Active Installs
4.0K+BBSpoiler
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Shortcode Box10
Total Downloads
49K+BBSpoiler
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Shortcode Box2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ABBSpoiler
Shortcode BoxN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoBBSpoiler
◄
Shortcode Box12 years ago
First Released
2014BBSpoiler
Shortcode Box2014
Age
12 yearsBBSpoiler
Shortcode Box12 years
WP Requires
3.9+BBSpoiler
Shortcode Box3.0+
PHP Requires
false+BBSpoiler
Shortcode Boxfalse+
Business Model
FreeBBSpoiler
Shortcode BoxFree
Latest Version
2.02BBSpoiler
Shortcode Box1.1.2

Rating Breakdown

BBSpoiler

4.7/5(29 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%

Shortcode Box

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

BBSpoiler Reviews

by anderswihlgaard

need a updates

It was a problematic weak point found in BBSpoiler Plugin to 2.01 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). Which affects an unknown function of the Shortcode Handler component. Manipulation of an unknown inpu

by kotden

Всё работает

все отлично работает! Проверял на версии 6.2

by velozavr

Отличный плагин!

Этот плагин использую в своем проекте. Для бесплатного плагина функционал очень хороший. Пользуюсь пока только созданием простейших спойлеров одного цвета. Большое спасибо разработчикам! I use this pl

Shortcode Box Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BBSpoiler or Shortcode Box more popular?
BBSpoiler has 4.0K+ active installations while Shortcode Box has 10. BBSpoiler is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BBSpoiler or Shortcode Box?
BBSpoiler has a 4.7/5 rating from 29 reviews, while Shortcode Box has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are BBSpoiler and Shortcode Box free?
BBSpoiler is free and Shortcode Box is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BBSpoiler or Shortcode Box?
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?
BBSpoiler was last updated 10 months ago and Shortcode Box was last updated 12 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.