WordPress plugin comparison
SML vs Universally
At a glance
- Universally has more active installs: 30K+, against 10+ for SML.
- On a typical day, Universally is downloaded about 787 times, SML about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Universally was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against May 6, 2022 for SML.
- Universally is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.9.20 for SML.
- SML has been around longer: since 2022, against 2026 for Universally.
Line by line
Universally leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SML |  Universally |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #33,141 | #956 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 48 | 32.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.9.20 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.00 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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