WordPress plugin comparison
CompatNav vs Softlinkster Update Shield
CompatNav
by COMPATNAV
300+ installs
Softlinkster Update Shield
by Khurram Shehzad
Fewer than 10 installs5.0
At a glance
- CompatNav has more active installs: 300+, against fewer than 10 for Softlinkster Update Shield.
- On a typical day, CompatNav is downloaded about 46 times, Softlinkster Update Shield about 3.
- CompatNav has no reviews yet.
- CompatNav was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Aug 26, 2026 for Softlinkster Update Shield.
- CompatNav is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Softlinkster Update Shield.
Line by line
CompatNav leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | CompatNav | Softlinkster Update Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,361 | #57,480 |
| Active installs | 300+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 853 | 54 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.36 | ×0.07 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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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