WordPress plugin comparison
PlugVersions vs WP STAGING
At a glance
- WP STAGING has more active installs: 100K+, against 1K+ for PlugVersions.
- On a typical day, WP STAGING is downloaded about 3,069 times, PlugVersions about 33.
- WP STAGING is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 2,471 reviews, against 4.4 from 8 reviews.
- WP STAGING was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Sep 28, 2026 for PlugVersions.
- WP STAGING resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for PlugVersions.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP STAGING has been around longer: since 2015, against 2022 for PlugVersions.
Line by line
WP STAGING leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PlugVersions |  WP STAGING |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,653 | #297 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 709 | 214.7K |
| Rating | 4.4(8) | 4.8(2.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.59 | ×3.59 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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