Pym.js Embeds 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 Pym.js Embeds at #16,327. Over the last 7 days Shortcoder slipped 1 place and Pym.js Embeds climbed 199 places. Shortcoder has the largest install base, roughly 1000× the next: 100K+ active installs against 100+ for Pym.js Embeds. Downloads this week: Shortcoder 3,448 and Pym.js Embeds 40.
| Metric | Pym.js Embeds | Shortcoder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #16,327 ▲ 199 | #428 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 40 | 3,448 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (227) |
| Last updated | May 4, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.0 | 6.6 |
| Best rank on record | #16,274 | #426 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2016 | 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, Pym.js Embeds or Shortcoder?
By active installs, Shortcoder: 100K+ sites run it against 100+ for Pym.js Embeds, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 15, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Pym.js Embeds or Shortcoder?
Shortcoder, at #428 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Pym.js Embeds at #16,327. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Pym.js Embeds 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.