WordPress plugin comparison
AF Companion vs Phantom Writer
At a glance
- AF Companion has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for Phantom Writer.
- On a typical day, AF Companion is downloaded about 740 times, Phantom Writer about 10.
- Phantom Writer is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.9 from 34 reviews.
- AF Companion was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Apr 10, 2025 for Phantom Writer.
- AF Companion is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.7.11 for Phantom Writer.
- AF Companion has been around longer: since 2021, against 2023 for Phantom Writer.
Line by line
AF Companion leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AF Companion |  Phantom Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,151 | #70,492 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 38K | 349 |
| Rating | 4.9(34) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.87 | ×0.02 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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