WordPress plugin comparison
Modular DS vs iControlWP
At a glance
- Modular DS has more active installs: 40K+, against 900+ for iControlWP.
- On a typical day, Modular DS is downloaded about 346 times, iControlWP about 40.
- Modular DS is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 133 reviews, against 4.8 from 63 reviews.
- iControlWP was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for Modular DS.
- iControlWP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Modular DS.
- iControlWP has been around longer: since 2012, against 2023 for Modular DS.
Line by line
Modular DS leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Modular DS |  iControlWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #825 | #6,971 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 44.1K | 1.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(133) | 4.8(63) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.03 | ×0.61 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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