WordPress plugin comparison
ActivityStream extension vs GN Publisher
ActivityStream extension
by Matthias Pfefferle
50+ installs5.0
GN Publisher
by GNPublisher
20K+ installs4.9
At a glance
- GN Publisher has more active installs: 20K+, against 50+ for ActivityStream extension.
- On a typical day, GN Publisher is downloaded about 137 times, ActivityStream extension about 4.
- ActivityStream extension is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 29 reviews.
- GN Publisher was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Aug 21, 2026 for ActivityStream extension.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- ActivityStream extension has been around longer: since 2009, against 2020 for GN Publisher.
Line by line
GN Publisher leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | ActivityStream extension | GN Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,760 | #1,341 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 101 | 12.3K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.9(29) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.32 | ×0.94 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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