WordPress plugin comparison
Pigeon Paywall vs Recast Paywall
At a glance
- Pigeon Paywall has more active installs: 40+, against fewer than 10 for Recast Paywall.
- On a typical day, Pigeon Paywall is downloaded about 7 times, Recast Paywall about 2.
- Pigeon Paywall was updated more recently: Oct 15, 2026, against Jan 13, 2026 for Recast Paywall.
- Pigeon Paywall is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Recast Paywall.
- Pigeon Paywall has been around longer: since 2024, against 2025 for Recast Paywall.
Line by line
Pigeon Paywall leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Pigeon Paywall |  Recast Paywall |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,154 | #65,200 |
| Active installs | 40+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 174 | 46 |
| Rating | No ratings | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×0.03 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 10 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.0 |
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