WordPress plugin comparison
Modular DS vs Optimal State
At a glance
- Modular DS has more active installs: 40K+, against 30+ for Optimal State.
- On a typical day, Modular DS is downloaded about 346 times, Optimal State about 7.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Modular DS was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Sep 16, 2026 for Optimal State.
- Modular DS is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Optimal State.
- Modular DS has been around longer: since 2023, against 2026 for Optimal State.
Line by line
Modular DS leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Modular DS |  Optimal State |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #825 | #24,342 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 44.1K | 178 |
| Rating | 5.0(133) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.03 | ×0.27 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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