Head-to-head · October 2026
Forget About Shortcode Bu… vs WP User Profiles
WP User Profiles comes out ahead, winning 5 of 8 head-to-head checks against Forget About Shortcode Butt….
Forget About Shortcode Buttons
Forget About Shortcode (FASC) Buttons are a visual way to add CSS buttons in the rich text editor and to your…
WP User Profiles
WP User Profiles is a sophisticated way to edit users in WordPress.
| Metric | Forget About Shortcode Bu… | WP User Profiles |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 20K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 850 | 2K |
| Download trend | +22% | +63.8% |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Reviews | 69 | 19 |
| Health score | 38/100 | 78/100 |
| Last updated | 2 years ago | 1 hour ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.7.9 | WP 7.1.2 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Apr 2014 | Oct 2015 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Forget About Shortcode…WP User Profiles
Choose Forget About Shortcode Bu… if…
You care most about active installs, rating and reviews.
- Proven at scale on 20K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.7/5 from 69 reviews
- Momentum — downloads up 22% vs the previous 30 days
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
Choose WP User Profiles if…
You care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and health score.
- Actively developed — last update 1 hour ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Momentum — downloads up 63.8% vs the previous 30 days
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
Both compete in: edit
FAQ
Forget About Shortcode Bu… vs WP User Profiles: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Which is better, Forget About Shortcode Butt… or WP User Profiles?
WP User Profiles comes out ahead, winning 5 of 8 head-to-head checks against Forget About Shortcode Butt…. Choose Forget About Shortcode Butt… if you care most about active installs, rating and reviews. Choose WP User Profiles if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and health score.
Is Forget About Shortcode Butt… more popular than WP User Profiles?
Forget About Shortcode Butt… is the more popular of the two with 20K+ active installs, compared with 200+ for WP User Profiles.
Can I use Forget About Shortcode Butt… and WP User Profiles together?
Both plugins cover edit, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Forget About Shortcode Butt… and WP User Profiles free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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