Service Showcase vs a3 Portfolio (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Service Showcase has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Service Showcase has accumulated 17K+ total downloads while a3 Portfolio has 36K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Service Showcase | a3 Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 12 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 90 |
| Total Downloads | 17K+ | ► | 36K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2014 | |
| Age | 6 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | false+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4 | 3.2.4 |
Rating
5/5Service Showcase
◄a3 Portfolio3/5
Total Reviews
1Service Showcase
►a3 Portfolio12
Active Installs
900Service Showcase
◄a3 Portfolio90
Total Downloads
17K+Service Showcase
►a3 Portfolio36K+
Support Resolution
N/AService Showcase
a3 PortfolioN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoService Showcase
◄a3 Portfolio4 months ago
First Released
2020Service Showcase
a3 Portfolio2014
Age
6 yearsService Showcase
a3 Portfolio12 years
WP Requires
false+Service Showcase
a3 Portfolio6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Service Showcase
a3 Portfoliofalse+
Business Model
FreeService Showcase
a3 PortfolioFree
Latest Version
3.4Service Showcase
a3 Portfolio3.2.4
Rating Breakdown
Service Showcase
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
a3 Portfolio
3/5(12 reviews)
5
42%
4
0%
3
17%
2
0%
1
42%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Service Showcase or a3 Portfolio more popular?
Service Showcase has 900 active installations while a3 Portfolio has 90. Service Showcase is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Service Showcase or a3 Portfolio?
Service Showcase has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while a3 Portfolio has a 3/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Service Showcase and a3 Portfolio free?
Service Showcase is free and a3 Portfolio is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Service Showcase or a3 Portfolio?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Service Showcase was last updated 1 month ago and a3 Portfolio was last updated 4 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.