WordPress plugin comparison
KickStart Management vs UpStream
At a glance
- UpStream has more active installs: 500+, against fewer than 10 for KickStart Management.
- On a typical day, UpStream is downloaded about 11 times, KickStart Management about 6.
- KickStart Management is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.2 from 74 reviews.
- UpStream was updated more recently: Aug 4, 2026, against Aug 14, 2018 for KickStart Management.
- UpStream is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 4.9.35 for KickStart Management.
- UpStream has been around longer: since 2017, against 2018 for KickStart Management.
Line by line
UpStream leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  KickStart Management |  UpStream |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #67,859 | #8,650 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 163 | 358 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.2(74) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.9.35 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.51 |
| Last release | 8 years ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | 5.6.20 |
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