WordPress plugin comparison
MainWP Child vs SitePulse
At a glance
- MainWP Child has more active installs: 700K+, against 100+ for SitePulse.
- On a typical day, MainWP Child is downloaded about 33,195 times, SitePulse about 23.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- SitePulse was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Nov 3, 2026 for MainWP Child.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MainWP Child has been around longer: since 2013, against 2025 for SitePulse.
Line by line
MainWP Child leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MainWP Child |  SitePulse |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #86 | #14,162 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 695 |
| Rating | 5.0(71) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.94 | ×0.46 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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