String locator vs Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode
80 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while String locator leads in active installations (100K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. String locator has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode has 4.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | String locator | Subpage as Expandable Text Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 124 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 1.4M+ | ◄ | 4.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Age | 13 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.7 | 1.20 |
Rating Breakdown
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String locator Reviews
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Great
Great for support
I’ve used this plugin now a dozen times to track down plugins conflicts for my customers. Truly one of the best debug utilities, up there with Query Monitor!
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