WP Blog Post Layouts vs TW Shortcodes (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, WP Blog Post Layouts has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 83 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Blog Post Layouts has accumulated 206K+ total downloads while TW Shortcodes has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Blog Post Layouts | TW Shortcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 83 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 206K+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2016 | |
| Age | 6 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.4 | 1.1 |
Rating
4.7/5WP Blog Post Layouts
◄TW ShortcodesN/A
Total Reviews
83WP Blog Post Layouts
◄TW Shortcodes0
Active Installs
10K+WP Blog Post Layouts
◄TW Shortcodes10
Total Downloads
206K+WP Blog Post Layouts
◄TW Shortcodes1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Blog Post Layouts
TW ShortcodesN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoWP Blog Post Layouts
◄TW Shortcodes9 years ago
First Released
2020WP Blog Post Layouts
TW Shortcodes2016
Age
6 yearsWP Blog Post Layouts
TW Shortcodes10 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Blog Post Layouts
TW Shortcodes3.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+WP Blog Post Layouts
TW Shortcodesfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Blog Post Layouts
TW ShortcodesFree
Latest Version
1.1.4WP Blog Post Layouts
TW Shortcodes1.1
Rating Breakdown
WP Blog Post Layouts
4.7/5(83 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
6%
TW Shortcodes
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Blog Post Layouts Reviews
by bambi26
useless
does not even feature all the seeting-options they claim in their documentation, only valid for postsas long as we have wordpress blocks, is kinnda useless really
by nouranoor
excelent
easy to use, great. thanks
by victorvlima
Great plug-in
Great plug-in! Very easy to use.
TW Shortcodes Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Blog Post Layouts or TW Shortcodes more popular?
WP Blog Post Layouts has 10K+ active installations while TW Shortcodes has 10. WP Blog Post Layouts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Blog Post Layouts or TW Shortcodes?
WP Blog Post Layouts has a 4.7/5 rating from 83 reviews, while TW Shortcodes has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Blog Post Layouts and TW Shortcodes free?
WP Blog Post Layouts is free and TW Shortcodes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Blog Post Layouts or TW Shortcodes?
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?
WP Blog Post Layouts was last updated 11 months ago and TW Shortcodes was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.