WordPress plugin comparison
Easy PHP Settings vs Variable Inspector
At a glance
- Easy PHP Settings has more active installs: 1K+, against 100+ for Variable Inspector.
- On a typical day, Easy PHP Settings is downloaded about 43 times, Variable Inspector about 17.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Easy PHP Settings was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against May 22, 2026 for Variable Inspector.
- Easy PHP Settings is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Variable Inspector.
- Variable Inspector has been around longer: since 2022, against 2025 for Easy PHP Settings.
Line by line
Easy PHP Settings leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Easy PHP Settings |  Variable Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,489 | #13,063 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 482 |
| Rating | 5.0(7) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.6 |
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