WordPress plugin comparison
SMK Sidebar Generator vs WP IRC
At a glance
- SMK Sidebar Generator has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for WP IRC.
- On a typical day, SMK Sidebar Generator is downloaded about 46 times, WP IRC about 1.
- WP IRC has no reviews yet.
- SMK Sidebar Generator was updated more recently: Feb 17, 2026, against Feb 5, 2014 for WP IRC.
- SMK Sidebar Generator is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 3.8.41 for WP IRC.
- WP IRC has been around longer: since 2009, against 2014 for SMK Sidebar Generator.
Line by line
SMK Sidebar Generator leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SMK Sidebar Generator |  WP IRC |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,760 | #32,909 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.2K | 28 |
| Rating | 4.4(5) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 3.8.41 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.61 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | – |
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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