WordPress plugin comparison
HivePress vs Simple Link Directory
At a glance
- HivePress has more active installs: 10K+, against 2K+ for Simple Link Directory.
- On a typical day, HivePress is downloaded about 358 times, Simple Link Directory about 81.
- HivePress is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 222 reviews, against 4.8 from 121 reviews.
- HivePress was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 7, 2026 for Simple Link Directory.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Simple Link Directory has been around longer: since 2016, against 2018 for HivePress.
Line by line
HivePress leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HivePress |  Simple Link Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,648 | #4,952 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 19K | 2.1K |
| Rating | 4.9(222) | 4.8(121) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.27 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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