WordPress plugin comparison
If Widget vs WP-ShowHide
At a glance
- WP-ShowHide has more active installs: 9K+, against 1K+ for If Widget.
- On a typical day, WP-ShowHide is downloaded about 48 times, If Widget about 13.
- If Widget is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.2 from 43 reviews.
- WP-ShowHide was updated more recently: Aug 9, 2026, against Jan 18, 2021 for If Widget.
- WP-ShowHide is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 5.6.23 for If Widget.
- WP-ShowHide has been around longer: since 2011, against 2018 for If Widget.
Line by line
WP-ShowHide leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  If Widget |  WP-ShowHide |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,153 | #2,222 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 9K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 253 | 917 |
| Rating | 4.4(9) | 4.2(43) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 5.6.23 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.93 |
| Last release | 5 years ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 8.2 |
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