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Shortcode Callback vs Code Widget
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Shortcode Callback Code Widget
7-day average downloads, each indexed to 100 at the start of the window. A line above 100 is growing, below 100 is shrinking.
| Metric | Shortcode Callback | Code Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Health score | 45 (D) | 51 (D) ● |
| Est. active installs | 10–20 | 4K–5K ● |
| Total downloads | 2.2K | 60.8K ● |
| Downloads · 30d | 20 | 124 ● |
| Momentum | -39% | -17% ● |
| Rating (adjusted) | 3.98★ | 4.63★ ● |
| Reviews | 1 | 35 ● |
| Last updated | 10.9y ago | 4.1y ago ● |
| Support resolved | — ● | — |
| Requires PHP | — | 7.0 |
● marks the leader on each row.