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Simple Text Shortcodes vs Custom Shortcodes
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Download trajectory
Simple Text Shortcodes Custom Shortcodes
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 | Simple Text Shortcodes | Custom Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|
| Health score | 47 (D) ● | 45 (D) |
| Est. active installs | 100–200 | 6K–7K ● |
| Total downloads | 3.0K | 6.0K ● |
| Downloads · 30d | 55 | 79 ● |
| Momentum | -56% | -34% ● |
| Rating (adjusted) | 4.22★ ● | 3.98★ |
| Reviews | 5 ● | 1 |
| Last updated | 8.3y ago ● | 17.3y ago |
| Support resolved | — ● | — |
| Requires PHP | — | — |
● marks the leader on each row.