Preview E-mails for WooCommerce vs Shortcode Preview Block (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Preview E-mails for WooCommerce
30K+ active installs
Free
Shortcode Preview Block
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Preview E-mails for WooCommerce has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 84 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Preview E-mails for WooCommerce has accumulated 637K+ total downloads while Shortcode Preview Block has 7.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Preview E-mails for WooCommerce | Shortcode Preview Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 84 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 637K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2020 | |
| Age | 11 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1.0+ | 5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2.14 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Preview E-mails for WooCommerce
Shortcode Preview Block
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Preview E-mails for WooCommerce averaged approximately 73 daily downloads while Shortcode Preview Block averaged 7.
Recent Reviews
Preview E-mails for WooCommerce Reviews
Simply works great
Does what it says. Simple and just works. Thank you!
Useful Plugin
Really, your plugin has saved me a lot of time. Now, I can code with a free mind, without worrying about placing another order, waiting for an email, and then seeing the output.Thank you.
Very Handful tool indeed
Very Handful tool indeed. Event Tickets preview emails does not include the header and footer sections.
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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