CoolClock vs Shortcoder
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
Shortcoder leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #428, ahead of CoolClock at #5,133. Over the last 7 days Shortcoder slipped 1 place and CoolClock slipped 12 places. Shortcoder has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 100K+ active installs against 1K+ for CoolClock. Downloads this week: Shortcoder 3,266 and CoolClock 187. Ratings: CoolClock 4.7★ from 15 and Shortcoder 4.9★ from 227 reviews.
| Metric | CoolClock | Shortcoder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,133 ▼ 12 | #428 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 187 | 3,266 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (15) | 4.9★ (227) |
| Last updated | Oct 2, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.3.10 | 6.6 |
| Best rank on record | #5,097 | #426 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2012 | May 2010 |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, CoolClock or Shortcoder?
By active installs, Shortcoder: 100K+ sites run it against 1K+ for CoolClock, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, CoolClock or Shortcoder?
Shortcoder, at #428 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with CoolClock at #5,133. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are CoolClock or Shortcoder 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.