Accordions vs Tabs (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, Accordions has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 90 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Accordions has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while Tabs has 6.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Accordions | Tabs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 90 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 1.3M+ | ◄ | 6.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Age | 12 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.3.23 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.5/5Accordions
◄Tabs3/5
Total Reviews
90Accordions
◄Tabs2
Active Installs
20K+Accordions
◄Tabs50
Total Downloads
1.3M+Accordions
◄Tabs6.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AAccordions
TabsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoAccordions
◄Tabs8 years ago
First Released
2014Accordions
Tabs2016
Age
12 yearsAccordions
Tabs10 years
WP Requires
5.0+Accordions
Tabs4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Accordions
Tabsfalse+
Business Model
FreeAccordions
TabsFree
Latest Version
2.3.23Accordions
Tabs1.0
Rating Breakdown
Accordions
4.5/5(90 reviews)
5
83%
4
4%
3
0%
2
4%
1
8%
Tabs
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Accordions Reviews
by yeknafar
So complicated
So complicated
by Betty_
Grazie!
This plugin is wonderful!Thanks for the great work!
by jacobvc
Great product – Great service
This is my style of product … works as described without a ton of extraneous stuff to get in the way. I finally had reason to request support, and the words that come to mind are: Fast, effective,
Tabs Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Accordions or Tabs more popular?
Accordions has 20K+ active installations while Tabs has 50. Accordions is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Accordions or Tabs?
Accordions has a 4.5/5 rating from 90 reviews, while Tabs has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Accordions and Tabs free?
Accordions is free and Tabs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Accordions or Tabs?
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?
Accordions was last updated 2 months ago and Tabs was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.