WordPress plugin comparison
User Notes vs WP Approve User
At a glance
- WP Approve User has more active installs: 3K+, against 800+ for User Notes.
- On a typical day, WP Approve User is downloaded about 57 times, User Notes about 12.
- User Notes is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 15 reviews, against 4.2 from 42 reviews.
- WP Approve User was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Aug 25, 2026 for User Notes.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Approve User has been around longer: since 2012, against 2014 for User Notes.
Line by line
WP Approve User leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  User Notes |  WP Approve User |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,488 | #3,845 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 343 | 2.7K |
| Rating | 4.8(15) | 4.2(42) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.59 | ×0.68 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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