WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Download Counter vs Zodan Authorized Downloads
Simple Download Counter
by Jeff Starr
2K+ installs4.9
Zodan Authorized Downloads
by Marten Moolenaar
20+ installs
At a glance
- Simple Download Counter has more active installs: 2K+, against 20+ for Zodan Authorized Downloads.
- On a typical day, Simple Download Counter is downloaded about 41 times, Zodan Authorized Downloads about 6.
- Zodan Authorized Downloads has no reviews yet.
- Simple Download Counter was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Sep 26, 2026 for Zodan Authorized Downloads.
- Simple Download Counter is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Zodan Authorized Downloads.
- Simple Download Counter has been around longer: since 2022, against 2025 for Zodan Authorized Downloads.
Line by line
Simple Download Counter leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Simple Download Counter | Zodan Authorized Downloads |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,445 | #27,826 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 837 | 105 |
| Rating | 4.9(19) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.81 | ×0.17 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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