WordPress plugin comparison
MainWP Child vs Modular DS
At a glance
- MainWP Child has more active installs: 700K+, against 40K+ for Modular DS.
- On a typical day, MainWP Child is downloaded about 33,195 times, Modular DS about 390.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- MainWP Child was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for Modular DS.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MainWP Child has been around longer: since 2013, against 2023 for Modular DS.
Line by line
MainWP Child leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MainWP Child |  Modular DS |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #86 | #826 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 43.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(71) | 5.0(133) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.94 | ×1.03 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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