WordPress plugin comparison
LW Simple Forms vs WPForms
At a glance
- WPForms has more active installs: 5M+, against 20+ for LW Simple Forms.
- On a typical day, WPForms is downloaded about 78,053 times, LW Simple Forms about 6.
- LW Simple Forms has no reviews yet.
- LW Simple Forms was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Nov 5, 2026 for WPForms.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WPForms has been around longer: since 2016, against 2025 for LW Simple Forms.
Line by line
WPForms leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LW Simple Forms |  WPForms |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #25,378 | #9 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 5M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 720 | 7.4M |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(14.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 72% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.17 | ×4.95 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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