WordPress plugin comparison
Post Descriptions vs YARPP
At a glance
- YARPP has more active installs: 100K+, against 100+ for Post Descriptions.
- On a typical day, YARPP is downloaded about 416 times, Post Descriptions about 3.
- Post Descriptions is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.8 from 1,166 reviews.
- Post Descriptions was updated more recently: Jun 26, 2025, against Nov 11, 2024 for YARPP.
- Post Descriptions is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.7.11 for YARPP.
- YARPP has been around longer: since 2008, against 2021 for Post Descriptions.
Line by line
YARPP leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Post Descriptions |  YARPP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,341 | #412 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 66 | 14.3K |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | 4.8(1.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.16 | ×0.27 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.3 |
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