WordPress plugin comparison
Smart Support vs SupportCandy
At a glance
- SupportCandy has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Smart Support.
- On a typical day, SupportCandy is downloaded about 202 times, Smart Support about 3.
- Smart Support is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.9 from 289 reviews.
- SupportCandy was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Aug 27, 2026 for Smart Support.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- SupportCandy has been around longer: since 2018, against 2025 for Smart Support.
Line by line
SupportCandy leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Smart Support |  SupportCandy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #42,640 | #1,946 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 75 | 7.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 4.9(289) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.22 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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