WordPress plugin comparison
Genesis Simple Hooks vs Hooks Reference
At a glance
- Genesis Simple Hooks has more active installs: 20K+, against fewer than 10 for Hooks Reference.
- On a typical day, Genesis Simple Hooks is downloaded about 87 times, Hooks Reference about 1.
- Hooks Reference has no reviews yet.
- Genesis Simple Hooks was updated more recently: Mar 31, 2026, against Apr 22, 2025 for Hooks Reference.
- Genesis Simple Hooks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.8.12 for Hooks Reference.
- Genesis Simple Hooks has been around longer: since 2010, against 2025 for Hooks Reference.
Line by line
Genesis Simple Hooks leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Genesis Simple Hooks |  Hooks Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,214 | #55,303 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.4K | 22 |
| Rating | 4.6(22) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.84 | ×0.02 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.1 |
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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