WordPress plugin comparison
Compact Archives vs Monthchunks
At a glance
- Compact Archives has more active installs: 2K+, against 80+ for Monthchunks.
- On a typical day, Compact Archives is downloaded about 18 times, Monthchunks about 3.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Compact Archives was updated more recently: Feb 16, 2026, against Jan 4, 2026 for Monthchunks.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- Compact Archives has been around longer: since 2008, against 2012 for Monthchunks.
Line by line
Compact Archives leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Compact Archives |  Monthchunks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,044 | #18,079 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 435 | 53 |
| Rating | 5.0(9) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.52 | ×0.25 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 10 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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