WordPress plugin comparison
Pearl vs WP Anchor Header
At a glance
- Pearl has more active installs: 5K+, against 300+ for WP Anchor Header.
- On a typical day, Pearl is downloaded about 26 times, WP Anchor Header about 7.
- WP Anchor Header is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 3.3 from 13 reviews.
- WP Anchor Header was updated more recently: Aug 13, 2026, against Aug 19, 2025 for Pearl.
- WP Anchor Header is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Pearl.
- WP Anchor Header has been around longer: since 2015, against 2017 for Pearl.
Line by line
WP Anchor Header leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Pearl |  WP Anchor Header |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,104 | #10,031 |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 694 | 138 |
| Rating | 3.3(13) | 4.3(6) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×0.47 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.2 |
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