WordPress plugin comparison
Book Review Block vs Init Review System
Book Review Block
by Donna Peplinskie (a11n)
900+ installs3.7
Init Review System
by Init HTML
40+ installs
At a glance
- Book Review Block has more active installs: 900+, against 40+ for Init Review System.
- On a typical day, Book Review Block is downloaded about 8 times, Init Review System about 6.
- Init Review System has no reviews yet.
- Init Review System was updated more recently: Sep 26, 2026, against Sep 8, 2024 for Book Review Block.
- Init Review System is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for Book Review Block.
- Book Review Block has been around longer: since 2018, against 2025 for Init Review System.
Line by line
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| Metric | Book Review Block | Init Review System |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,028 | #22,867 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 122 | 86 |
| Rating | 3.7(6) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.10 | ×0.21 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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