WordPress plugin comparison
Arile Extra vs Desert Companion
At a glance
- Both have 10K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Arile Extra is downloaded about 155 times, Desert Companion about 145.
- Arile Extra is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- Arile Extra was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Oct 6, 2026 for Desert Companion.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Arile Extra has been around longer: since 2019, against 2022 for Desert Companion.
Line by line
Arile Extra leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Arile Extra |  Desert Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,693 | #1,438 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 8.5K | 4.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 3.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.88 | ×0.75 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.6 |
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