WordPress plugin comparison
Name Directory vs Simple Directory
At a glance
- Name Directory has more active installs: 2K+, against 10+ for Simple Directory.
- On a typical day, Name Directory is downloaded about 60 times, Simple Directory about 4.
- Name Directory is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 81 reviews, against 2.7 from 12 reviews.
- Name Directory was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Jul 4, 2017 for Simple Directory.
- Name Directory is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.8.34 for Simple Directory.
- Name Directory has been around longer: since 2013, against 2014 for Simple Directory.
Line by line
Name Directory leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Name Directory |  Simple Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,247 | #30,528 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1K | 88 |
| Rating | 4.9(81) | 2.7(12) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.8.34 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.70 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 9 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | – |
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