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WP Edit vs Arconix Shortcodes (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WP Edit

WP Edit

4(160)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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VS
Arconix Shortcodes

Arconix Shortcodes

4.6(24)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Arconix Shortcodes has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 24 reviews) while WP Edit leads in active installations (40K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Edit has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while Arconix Shortcodes has 140K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4/5WP Edit
►
Arconix Shortcodes4.6/5
Total Reviews
160WP Edit
◄
Arconix Shortcodes24
Active Installs
40K+WP Edit
◄
Arconix Shortcodes4.0K+
Total Downloads
1.6M+WP Edit
◄
Arconix Shortcodes140K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Edit
Arconix Shortcodes0%
Last Updated
7 years agoWP Edit
►
Arconix Shortcodes1 week ago
First Released
2014WP Edit
Arconix Shortcodes2011
Age
12 yearsWP Edit
Arconix Shortcodes15 years
WP Requires
3.9+WP Edit
Arconix Shortcodes4.3+
PHP Requires
false+WP Edit
Arconix Shortcodesfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Edit
Arconix ShortcodesFree
Latest Version
4.0.4WP Edit
Arconix Shortcodes2.1.20

Rating Breakdown

WP Edit

4/5(160 reviews)
5
68%
4
6%
3
3%
2
7%
1
16%

Arconix Shortcodes

4.6/5(24 reviews)
5
83%
4
8%
3
0%
2
4%
1
4%

Recent Reviews

WP Edit Reviews

by speefak

works with WordPress 6.5.3

Plugin also works with WordPress 6.5.3 without any issues. This plugin is very old and not updated. Alternatives for this plugin ? This topic was modified 1 year, 10 months ago by speefak.

by greyyard

I can edit rich text just like M.Office.

I am using WordPress 5.8.3 and I can edit the text editor just like I would using M.Office. Thank you.

by slash069

Cant activate transaction ID

Loved this plugin until the ssl certificate on the site stopped working and can no longer activate my transaction ID to use it. The developer hasn’t replied to my emails yet.

Arconix Shortcodes Reviews

by webman4lrfd

Arconix Toggles and Support

The Arconix Toggles really help to clean up the view of my fire district’s website. Even though the plugin has not yet been tested for compatibility with version 5.2.2 of WordPress, it seems to be wor

by Longbow

Great plugin and support

Great plugin and support. Simple accordion, easy to install and style. Thank you, Vishal. Best Regards, -e

by kocour1

plugin Arconix

Many thanks to Tyche Softwares for great help not only for one plugin. I´ve got fast answer regarding older version Arconix plugin that allowed me installation of new version WP.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Edit or Arconix Shortcodes more popular?
WP Edit has 40K+ active installations while Arconix Shortcodes has 4.0K+. WP Edit is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Edit or Arconix Shortcodes?
WP Edit has a 4/5 rating from 160 reviews, while Arconix Shortcodes has a 4.6/5 rating from 24 reviews.
Are WP Edit and Arconix Shortcodes free?
WP Edit is free and Arconix Shortcodes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Edit or Arconix 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 Edit was last updated 7 years ago and Arconix Shortcodes was last updated 1 week ago.

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