WordPress plugin comparison
Kadence Central vs Modular DS
At a glance
- Modular DS has more active installs: 40K+, against 30K+ for Kadence Central.
- On a typical day, Modular DS is downloaded about 390 times, Kadence Central about 120.
- Modular DS is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 133 reviews, against 4.2 from 5 reviews.
- Modular DS was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Aug 19, 2026 for Kadence Central.
- Modular DS is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Kadence Central.
- Kadence Central has been around longer: since 2017, against 2023 for Modular DS.
Line by line
Modular DS leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kadence Central |  Modular DS |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,003 | #826 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.5K | 43.9K |
| Rating | 4.2(5) | 5.0(133) |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.07 | ×1.03 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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