WordPress plugin comparison
Directory Spark vs HivePress
At a glance
- HivePress has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Directory Spark.
- On a typical day, HivePress is downloaded about 358 times, Directory Spark about 2.
- Directory Spark has no reviews yet.
- HivePress was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 13, 2026 for Directory Spark.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- HivePress has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Directory Spark.
Line by line
HivePress leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Directory Spark |  HivePress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #45,313 | #1,647 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 58 | 18.7K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(222) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×1.27 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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