WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Link Directory vs WP Directory Kit
At a glance
- Both have 2K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, WP Directory Kit is downloaded about 96 times, Simple Link Directory about 81.
- WP Directory Kit is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews, against 4.8 from 121 reviews.
- WP Directory Kit was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 7, 2026 for Simple Link Directory.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Simple Link Directory has been around longer: since 2016, against 2021 for WP Directory Kit.
Line by line
WP Directory Kit leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Link Directory |  WP Directory Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,952 | #4,526 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.1K | 3.2K |
| Rating | 4.8(121) | 4.9(35) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.81 | ×0.70 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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