WordPress plugin comparison
PHP Code Widget vs Top Commentators Widget
PHP Code Widget
by Samuel Wood (Otto)
70K+ installs4.7
Top Commentators Widget
by Lorna Timbah
200+ installs5.0
At a glance
- PHP Code Widget has more active installs: 70K+, against 200+ for Top Commentators Widget.
- On a typical day, PHP Code Widget is downloaded about 71 times, Top Commentators Widget about 6.
- Top Commentators Widget is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.7 from 61 reviews.
- Top Commentators Widget was updated more recently: May 23, 2026, against Mar 30, 2022 for PHP Code Widget.
- Top Commentators Widget is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.6.11, against 5.9.20 for PHP Code Widget.
- Top Commentators Widget has been around longer: since 2007, against 2008 for PHP Code Widget.
Line by line
Top Commentators Widget leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | PHP Code Widget | Top Commentators Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #573 | #11,842 |
| Active installs | 70K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.9K | 151 |
| Rating | 4.7(61) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.9.20 | 6.6.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×0.28 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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