IP Locator vs Shortcode to flag (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, IP Locator has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. IP Locator has accumulated 20K+ total downloads while Shortcode to flag has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | IP Locator | Shortcode to flag | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 2.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 4 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 20K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2015 | |
| Age | 6 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.4.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5IP Locator
◄Shortcode to flag2.8/5
Total Reviews
1IP Locator
►Shortcode to flag4
Active Installs
600IP Locator
◄Shortcode to flag30
Total Downloads
20K+IP Locator
◄Shortcode to flag2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AIP Locator
Shortcode to flagN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoIP Locator
◄Shortcode to flag11 years ago
First Released
2020IP Locator
Shortcode to flag2015
Age
6 yearsIP Locator
Shortcode to flag11 years
WP Requires
6.4+IP Locator
Shortcode to flag4.1+
PHP Requires
8.2+IP Locator
Shortcode to flagfalse+
Business Model
FreeIP Locator
Shortcode to flagFree
Latest Version
4.4.0IP Locator
Shortcode to flag1.0
Rating Breakdown
IP Locator
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Shortcode to flag
2.8/5(4 reviews)
5
25%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is IP Locator or Shortcode to flag more popular?
IP Locator has 600 active installations while Shortcode to flag has 30. IP Locator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — IP Locator or Shortcode to flag?
IP Locator has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Shortcode to flag has a 2.8/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are IP Locator and Shortcode to flag free?
IP Locator is free and Shortcode to flag is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — IP Locator or Shortcode to flag?
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?
IP Locator was last updated 2 weeks ago and Shortcode to flag was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.