WordPress plugin comparison
Directory Spark vs Simple Business Directory
At a glance
- Simple Business Directory has more active installs: 300+, against 10+ for Directory Spark.
- On a typical day, Simple Business Directory is downloaded about 50 times, Directory Spark about 2.
- Directory Spark has no reviews yet.
- Simple Business Directory was updated more recently: Oct 19, 2026, against Aug 13, 2026 for Directory Spark.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Simple Business Directory has been around longer: since 2017, against 2026 for Directory Spark.
Line by line
Simple Business Directory leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Directory Spark |  Simple Business Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #45,313 | #11,116 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 58 | 1.4K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(62) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.50 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 22 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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