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SoundCloud Shortcode vs SoundPress Plugin (2026)

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

SoundCloud Shortcode

SoundCloud Shortcode

4.5(23)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View SoundCloud Shortcode
VS
SoundPress Plugin

SoundPress Plugin

4.2(6)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View SoundPress Plugin

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SoundCloud Shortcode has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 23 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. SoundCloud Shortcode has accumulated 415K+ total downloads while SoundPress Plugin has 49K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5SoundCloud Shortcode
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SoundPress Plugin4.2/5
Total Reviews
23SoundCloud Shortcode
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SoundPress Plugin6
Active Installs
5.0K+SoundCloud Shortcode
◄
SoundPress Plugin1.0K+
Total Downloads
415K+SoundCloud Shortcode
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SoundPress Plugin49K+
Support Resolution
N/ASoundCloud Shortcode
SoundPress PluginN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoSoundCloud Shortcode
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SoundPress Plugin6 years ago
First Released
2009SoundCloud Shortcode
SoundPress Plugin2016
Age
17 yearsSoundCloud Shortcode
SoundPress Plugin10 years
WP Requires
3.1.0+SoundCloud Shortcode
SoundPress Plugin4.3+
PHP Requires
5.6+SoundCloud Shortcode
SoundPress Pluginfalse+
Business Model
FreeSoundCloud Shortcode
SoundPress PluginFree
Latest Version
4.0.3SoundCloud Shortcode
SoundPress Plugin3.0.1

Rating Breakdown

SoundCloud Shortcode

4.5/5(23 reviews)
5
74%
4
9%
3
13%
2
0%
1
4%

SoundPress Plugin

4.2/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
17%
2
17%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

SoundCloud Shortcode Reviews

by maxlefou

Garbage

No updates for 9 years, no support for PHP 8. Delete this.

by ciarabuck900

Excellent

thnks alot

by W2S

It works

with WP 4

SoundPress Plugin Reviews

by locko69

Only works with Classic Editor

Cool plugin, but only works on pages that use the classic editor. Most WordPress sites now use a page builder, such as elementor or WPBakery and this plugin doesn’t work with these page builders. Seri

by mrv0v1

Super!

Great plugin for creators!

by magdamunro

Worked fine for years.

I like it. Non-fuss and just works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SoundCloud Shortcode or SoundPress Plugin more popular?
SoundCloud Shortcode has 5.0K+ active installations while SoundPress Plugin has 1.0K+. SoundCloud Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SoundCloud Shortcode or SoundPress Plugin?
SoundCloud Shortcode has a 4.5/5 rating from 23 reviews, while SoundPress Plugin has a 4.2/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are SoundCloud Shortcode and SoundPress Plugin free?
SoundCloud Shortcode is free and SoundPress Plugin is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SoundCloud Shortcode or SoundPress Plugin?
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?
SoundCloud Shortcode was last updated 2 years ago and SoundPress Plugin was last updated 6 years ago.

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