Hypothesis vs Annotator (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, Hypothesis has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hypothesis has accumulated 23K+ total downloads while Annotator has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hypothesis | Annotator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 23K+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2011 | |
| Age | 13 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 3.2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.7.5 | 0.4 |
Rating
4.9/5Hypothesis
◄Annotator1/5
Total Reviews
7Hypothesis
◄Annotator1
Active Installs
200Hypothesis
◄Annotator10
Total Downloads
23K+Hypothesis
◄Annotator2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AHypothesis
AnnotatorN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoHypothesis
◄Annotator13 years ago
First Released
2013Hypothesis
Annotator2011
Age
13 yearsHypothesis
Annotator15 years
WP Requires
6.2+Hypothesis
Annotator3.2.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Hypothesis
Annotatorfalse+
Business Model
FreeHypothesis
AnnotatorFree
Latest Version
0.7.5Hypothesis
Annotator0.4
Rating Breakdown
Hypothesis
4.9/5(7 reviews)
5
86%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Annotator
1/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hypothesis or Annotator more popular?
Hypothesis has 200 active installations while Annotator has 10. Hypothesis is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hypothesis or Annotator?
Hypothesis has a 4.9/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Annotator has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Hypothesis and Annotator free?
Hypothesis is free and Annotator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hypothesis or Annotator?
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?
Hypothesis was last updated 4 months ago and Annotator was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.