WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes… vs Unofficial WordPress.com Google Maps… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes…
400K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Unofficial WordPress.com Google Maps…
30 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 5,919 reviews) and leads in active installations (400K+ vs 30). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes… has accumulated 24M+ total downloads while Unofficial WordPress.com Google Maps… has 3.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes… | Unofficial WordPress.com Google Maps… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 5,919 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 400K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 24M+ | ◄ | 3.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | 75% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Age | 15 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 2.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 7.5.0 | 1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes…
Unofficial WordPress.com Google Maps…
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes… Reviews
Great Plugin
Very convenient and helpful Plugin
No Support
The plugin is good as long as it works, but it does not always, and then you need help. Which, unfortunately, you will not get from this company. All the money you have spent is then gone. This month,
Easy and very helpful
The Shortcodes Ultimate plug-in adds a lot of functionality to my websites. I’ve been using it for years now and stil very happy. Thanks! This topic was modified 3 weeks, 2 days ago by kimvl.
Unofficial WordPress.com Google Maps… Reviews
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