WordPress plugin comparison
Captivate Sync vs Podcast Player
At a glance
- Podcast Player has more active installs: 10K+, against 1K+ for Captivate Sync.
- On a typical day, Podcast Player is downloaded about 164 times, Captivate Sync about 27.
- Podcast Player is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 113 reviews, against 3.2 from 10 reviews.
- Podcast Player was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 1, 2026 for Captivate Sync.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
Podcast Player leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Captivate Sync |  Podcast Player |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,858 | #2,041 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 623 | 14.8K |
| Rating | 3.2(10) | 4.8(113) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.50 | ×0.86 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 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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