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Control Listings vs Name Directory
At a glance
- Name Directory has more active installs: 2K+, against 30+ for Control Listings.
- On a typical day, Name Directory is downloaded about 60 times, Control Listings about 5.
- Name Directory is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 81 reviews, against 4.0 from 1 review.
- Name Directory was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Jan 12, 2026 for Control Listings.
- Name Directory is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Control Listings.
- Name Directory has been around longer: since 2013, against 2023 for Control Listings.
Line by line
Name Directory leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Control Listings |  Name Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #25,059 | #4,248 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 146 | 961 |
| Rating | 4.0(1) | 4.9(81) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.17 | ×0.70 |
| Last release | 10 months ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.3 |
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