Zippy vs Extra 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, Zippy has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 16 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Zippy has accumulated 228K+ total downloads while Extra Shortcodes has 16K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Zippy | Extra Shortcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 4.1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 16 | ◄ | 10 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 228K+ | ◄ | 16K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Age | 10 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.0 | 2.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Zippy
Extra Shortcodes
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Zippy averaged approximately 45 daily downloads while Extra Shortcodes averaged 3.
Recent Reviews
Zippy Reviews
Great Little Plugin
Great simple plugin that solves a common need.
Great Plugin to import export content
Great Plugin. Its works very well. Ive tried with php 8.0 Works like a charm
Excelente
Excelente plugin hace exactamente lo que promete , facil rapido y bien!
Extra Shortcodes Reviews
Super handy!
Very useful. Never had an issue on dozens of sites. Works as expected.
Awesome! Works like a charme!
Thanks for this Plugin. Great work!
Works perfectly – Better alternative for today's date plugins
Works as expected
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