Duplicate PP vs Meta Shortcode
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
Duplicate PP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,971, ahead of Meta Shortcode at #44,274. Over the last 7 days Duplicate PP climbed 6 places and Meta Shortcode slipped 9,326 places. Duplicate PP has the largest install base, roughly 1000× the next: 10K+ active installs against 10+ for Meta Shortcode. Downloads this week: Duplicate PP 364 and Meta Shortcode 11. Ratings: Duplicate PP 4.4★ from 19 and Meta Shortcode 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Duplicate PP | Meta Shortcode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,971 ▲ 6 | #44,274 ▼ 9326 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 364 | 11 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (19) | 5★ (1) |
| Last updated | Jun 17, 2026 | Nov 3, 2012 |
| Current version | 3.7.0 | 0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,953 | #33,703 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2019 | Nov 2012 |
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, Duplicate PP or Meta Shortcode?
By active installs, Duplicate PP: 10K+ sites run it against 10+ for Meta Shortcode, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 31, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Duplicate PP or Meta Shortcode?
Duplicate PP, at #1,971 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Meta Shortcode at #44,274. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Duplicate PP or Meta Shortcode 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.