WordPress plugin comparison
Build Mode vs CMP
At a glance
- CMP has more active installs: 200K+, against 300+ for Build Mode.
- On a typical day, CMP is downloaded about 1,793 times, Build Mode about 10.
- Build Mode is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 4.7 from 326 reviews.
- CMP was updated more recently: Oct 16, 2026, against Apr 12, 2026 for Build Mode.
- CMP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Build Mode.
- CMP has been around longer: since 2017, against 2025 for Build Mode.
Line by line
CMP leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Build Mode |  CMP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,936 | #229 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 215 | 205.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | 4.7(326) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 40% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.42 | ×1.63 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 24 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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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