Product Attributes Shortcode vs Variation Monster – Product Variation… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Product Attributes Shortcode
5(3)
700 active installs
Free
Updated 1 year ago
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Variation Monster – Product Variation…
4.7(7)
20 active installs
Free
Updated 3 days ago
View Variation Monster – Product Variation… Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Product Attributes Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (700 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Product Attributes Shortcode has accumulated 12K+ total downloads while Variation Monster – Product Variation… has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Product Attributes Shortcode | Variation Monster – Product Variation… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ► | 7 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 12K+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 3 days ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2025 | |
| Age | 5 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.3.0+ | 6.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4.0+ | 8.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.3 | 1.0.5 |
Rating
5/5Product Attributes Shortcode
◄Variation Monster – Product Variation…4.7/5
Total Reviews
3Product Attributes Shortcode
►Variation Monster – Product Variation…7
Active Installs
700Product Attributes Shortcode
◄Variation Monster – Product Variation…20
Total Downloads
12K+Product Attributes Shortcode
◄Variation Monster – Product Variation…1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AProduct Attributes Shortcode
Variation Monster – Product Variation…100%
Last Updated
1 year agoProduct Attributes Shortcode
►Variation Monster – Product Variation…3 days ago
First Released
2021Product Attributes Shortcode
Variation Monster – Product Variation…2025
Age
5 yearsProduct Attributes Shortcode
Variation Monster – Product Variation…1 year
WP Requires
6.3.0+Product Attributes Shortcode
Variation Monster – Product Variation…6.5+
PHP Requires
7.4.0+Product Attributes Shortcode
Variation Monster – Product Variation…8.1+
Business Model
FreeProduct Attributes Shortcode
Variation Monster – Product Variation…Free
Latest Version
2.0.3Product Attributes Shortcode
Variation Monster – Product Variation…1.0.5
Rating Breakdown
Product Attributes Shortcode
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Variation Monster – Product Variation…
4.7/5(7 reviews)
5
86%
4
0%
3
14%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Product Attributes Shortcode or Variation Monster – Product Variation… more popular?
Product Attributes Shortcode has 700 active installations while Variation Monster – Product Variation… has 20. Product Attributes Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Product Attributes Shortcode or Variation Monster – Product Variation…?
Product Attributes Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Variation Monster – Product Variation… has a 4.7/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Product Attributes Shortcode and Variation Monster – Product Variation… free?
Product Attributes Shortcode is free and Variation Monster – Product Variation… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Product Attributes Shortcode or Variation Monster – Product Variation…?
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?
Product Attributes Shortcode was last updated 1 year ago and Variation Monster – Product Variation… was last updated 3 days ago.
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