WordPress plugin comparison
bbPress WP Tweaks vs SMK Sidebar Generator
At a glance
- SMK Sidebar Generator has more active installs: 10K+, against 1K+ for bbPress WP Tweaks.
- On a typical day, SMK Sidebar Generator is downloaded about 45 times, bbPress WP Tweaks about 15.
- SMK Sidebar Generator is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 4.2 from 11 reviews.
- SMK Sidebar Generator was updated more recently: Feb 17, 2026, against Dec 10, 2025 for bbPress WP Tweaks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- bbPress WP Tweaks has been around longer: since 2012, against 2014 for SMK Sidebar Generator.
Line by line
SMK Sidebar Generator leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  bbPress WP Tweaks |  SMK Sidebar Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,117 | #1,761 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 315 | 1.3K |
| Rating | 4.2(11) | 4.4(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.38 | ×0.61 |
| Last release | 11 months ago | 8 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.3 |
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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