WordPress plugin comparison
Hype vs StoreEngine
At a glance
- StoreEngine has more active installs: 700+, against 30+ for Hype.
- On a typical day, StoreEngine is downloaded about 60 times, Hype about 3.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- StoreEngine was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Apr 5, 2023 for Hype.
- StoreEngine is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.1.16 for Hype.
- Hype has been around longer: since 2019, against 2025 for StoreEngine.
Line by line
StoreEngine leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Hype |  StoreEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #25,022 | #7,963 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 57 | 1.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 5.0(17) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.1.16 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×1.01 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | 7.4 |
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