WP-Sweep vs Remove Empty Shortcodes (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Remove Empty Shortcodes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WP-Sweep leads in active installations (100K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-Sweep has accumulated 1.8M+ total downloads while Remove Empty Shortcodes has 690.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-Sweep | Remove Empty Shortcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 138 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 1.8M+ | ◄ | 690 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2025 | |
| Age | 11 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.8 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
WP-Sweep
Remove Empty Shortcodes
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Recent Reviews
WP-Sweep Reviews
removes error 500
great plugin. helped to remove error 500! thanks for making it.
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot for this useful plugin.
Très bon travail
Merci beaucoup pour ce travail et le partage. Ce plugins fonctionne très bien.
Remove Empty Shortcodes Reviews
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