WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Directory vs WP Directory Kit
At a glance
- WP Directory Kit has more active installs: 2K+, against 10+ for Simple Directory.
- On a typical day, WP Directory Kit is downloaded about 96 times, Simple Directory about 4.
- WP Directory Kit is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews, against 2.7 from 12 reviews.
- WP Directory Kit was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Jul 4, 2017 for Simple Directory.
- WP Directory Kit is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.8.34 for Simple Directory.
- Simple Directory has been around longer: since 2014, against 2021 for WP Directory Kit.
Line by line
WP Directory Kit leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Directory |  WP Directory Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #30,528 | #4,526 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 88 | 3.2K |
| Rating | 2.7(12) | 4.9(35) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.8.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.70 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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