WordPress plugin comparison
Archive Page vs Compact Archives
At a glance
- Compact Archives has more active installs: 2K+, against 700+ for Archive Page.
- On a typical day, Compact Archives is downloaded about 18 times, Archive Page about 9.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Archive Page was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Feb 16, 2026 for Compact Archives.
- Archive Page is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Compact Archives.
- Compact Archives has been around longer: since 2008, against 2015 for Archive Page.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Archive Page |  Compact Archives |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,926 | #5,037 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 163 | 423 |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 5.0(9) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.59 | ×0.52 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 8 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6 |
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