Jigsaw Planet vs Advanced Crossword (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, Jigsaw Planet has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Jigsaw Planet has accumulated 9.6K+ total downloads while Advanced Crossword has 4.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Jigsaw Planet | Advanced Crossword | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 9.6K+ | ◄ | 4.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2023 | |
| Age | 11 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 5.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3 | 1.2.2 |
Rating
5/5Jigsaw Planet
◄Advanced Crossword3/5
Total Reviews
4Jigsaw Planet
◄Advanced Crossword2
Active Installs
300Jigsaw Planet
◄Advanced Crossword100
Total Downloads
9.6K+Jigsaw Planet
◄Advanced Crossword4.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AJigsaw Planet
Advanced CrosswordN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoJigsaw Planet
►Advanced Crossword3 months ago
First Released
2015Jigsaw Planet
Advanced Crossword2023
Age
11 yearsJigsaw Planet
Advanced Crossword3 years
WP Requires
3.5+Jigsaw Planet
Advanced Crossword5.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Jigsaw Planet
Advanced Crossword5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeJigsaw Planet
Advanced CrosswordFree
Latest Version
1.3Jigsaw Planet
Advanced Crossword1.2.2
Rating Breakdown
Jigsaw Planet
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Advanced Crossword
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jigsaw Planet or Advanced Crossword more popular?
Jigsaw Planet has 300 active installations while Advanced Crossword has 100. Jigsaw Planet is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Jigsaw Planet or Advanced Crossword?
Jigsaw Planet has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Advanced Crossword has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Jigsaw Planet and Advanced Crossword free?
Jigsaw Planet is free and Advanced Crossword is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Jigsaw Planet or Advanced Crossword?
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?
Jigsaw Planet was last updated 8 years ago and Advanced Crossword was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.