ActivityPub vs Microformats 2 (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

ActivityPub

ActivityPub

4.9(39)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Microformats 2

Microformats 2

5(2)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Microformats 2 has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while ActivityPub leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. ActivityPub has accumulated 502K+ total downloads while Microformats 2 has 7.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5ActivityPub
Microformats 25/5
Total Reviews
39ActivityPub
Microformats 22
Active Installs
6.0K+ActivityPub
Microformats 2200
Total Downloads
502K+ActivityPub
Microformats 27.4K+
Support Resolution
75%ActivityPub
Microformats 2N/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoActivityPub
Microformats 28 years ago
First Released
2018ActivityPub
Microformats 22017
Age
8 yearsActivityPub
Microformats 29 years
WP Requires
6.5+ActivityPub
Microformats 24.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+ActivityPub
Microformats 2false+
Business Model
FreeActivityPub
Microformats 2Free
Latest Version
8.0.2ActivityPub
Microformats 21.1.0

Rating Breakdown

ActivityPub

4.9/5(39 reviews)
5
90%
4
8%
3
3%
2
0%
1
0%

Microformats 2

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

ActivityPub Reviews

by Chuck Grimmett

Makes my WP posts look great in the fediverse

Great plugin with regular updates. Does what it says on the label, and does it well. It makes my WP posts look great in the fediverse and boost, replies, and likes quickly make their way back to my si

by 김지운

Thank You for Making Fediverse Connections Possible

As someone working on the Korean translation of this plugin, I have seen first-hand how important it is for WordPress users to connect with the Fediverse. This plugin provides a bridge that makes such

by Writeworks

Worked out of the box. Brilliant.

I’ve installed and setup other ActivityPub servers usually some time & testing required along with tweaks. However with the WP ActivityPub plug-in it, surprisingly, functioned properly <gasp!> ri

Microformats 2 Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ActivityPub or Microformats 2 more popular?
ActivityPub has 6.0K+ active installations while Microformats 2 has 200. ActivityPub is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — ActivityPub or Microformats 2?
ActivityPub has a 4.9/5 rating from 39 reviews, while Microformats 2 has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are ActivityPub and Microformats 2 free?
ActivityPub is free and Microformats 2 is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — ActivityPub or Microformats 2?
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?
ActivityPub was last updated 2 weeks ago and Microformats 2 was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.