WordPress plugin comparison
MembershipWorks vs Simple Link Directory
At a glance
- Both have 2K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Simple Link Directory is downloaded about 81 times, MembershipWorks about 41.
- Simple Link Directory is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 121 reviews, against 4.4 from 37 reviews.
- MembershipWorks was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Oct 7, 2026 for Simple Link Directory.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MembershipWorks has been around longer: since 2012, against 2016 for Simple Link Directory.
Line by line
Simple Link Directory leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MembershipWorks |  Simple Link Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,454 | #4,941 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 815 | 2K |
| Rating | 4.4(37) | 4.8(121) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.66 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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