AddQuicktag vs Quotes Shortcode and Widget
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
AddQuicktag leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #392, ahead of Quotes Shortcode and Widget at #13,666. Over the last 7 days AddQuicktag held its place and Quotes Shortcode and Widget climbed 66 places. AddQuicktag has the largest install base, roughly 1000× the next: 100K+ active installs against 100+ for Quotes Shortcode and Widget. Downloads this week: AddQuicktag 10,571 and Quotes Shortcode and Widget 23. Ratings: AddQuicktag 4.7★ from 44 and Quotes Shortcode and Widget 4★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | AddQuicktag | Quotes Shortcode and Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #392 ▬ | #13,666 ▲ 66 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 10,571 | 23 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (44) | 4★ (2) |
| Last updated | Oct 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Current version | 2.6.2 | 1.14 |
| Best rank on record | #380 | #13,666 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2007 | May 2014 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, AddQuicktag or Quotes Shortcode and Widget?
By active installs, AddQuicktag: 100K+ sites run it against 100+ for Quotes Shortcode and Widget, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, AddQuicktag or Quotes Shortcode and Widget?
AddQuicktag, at #392 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Quotes Shortcode and Widget at #13,666. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are AddQuicktag or Quotes Shortcode and Widget alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.