WordPress plugin comparison
Pearl vs Rotating Header
At a glance
- Pearl has more active installs: 5K+, against 10+ for Rotating Header.
- On a typical day, Pearl is downloaded about 26 times, Rotating Header about 2.
- Rotating Header has no reviews yet.
- Pearl was updated more recently: Aug 19, 2025, against Jan 20, 2011 for Rotating Header.
- Pearl is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 3.0.5 for Rotating Header.
- Rotating Header has been around longer: since 2011, against 2017 for Pearl.
Line by line
Pearl leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Pearl |  Rotating Header |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,104 | #39,420 |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 694 | 34 |
| Rating | 3.3(13) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 3.0.5 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 16 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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