underConstruction vs Shortcode Preview Block (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Shortcode Preview Block
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, underConstruction has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 111 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. underConstruction has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Shortcode Preview Block has 7.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | underConstruction | Shortcode Preview Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 111 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.7M+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2020 | |
| Age | 17 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.7+ | 5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.22 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
underConstruction
Shortcode Preview Block
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, underConstruction averaged approximately 54 daily downloads while Shortcode Preview Block averaged 7.
Recent Reviews
underConstruction Reviews
Plugin deleted, still showing construction page on homepage
Figured out my caching issue, though changing to 3 stars because it’s still a frustrating UI. Why are <style> tags not allowed in the HTML view? This topic was modified 2 years, 11 months ago
My goto under construction, always
No bells, no wistles, just straight forward. You can make whatever you want with this since the plugin let you add whatever code you wan’t to display to eaarly visitors.
Just does it!
Came across this plugin because I forgot to put a space in between ‘under’ and ‘construction’ never looked back, so easy, so simple just gets the job done!
Shortcode Preview Block Reviews
Does not work with any shortcode
For example, [ninja_form id=1] is not rendered.
Great plugin
It makes creating layout for complex pages and e.g. shortcodes for images referenced from DAM much easier!
Useful but not 100% accurate
Tested with NEXTGEN Gallery shortcodes that insert a pic…if I do “float right”, it doesn’t wrap text around this block nor does it centre if I float center. It shows a good preview that the regular ed
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