Article vs WP-InstantArticles (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, WP-InstantArticles has a higher user rating (3/5 from 2 reviews) while Article leads in active installations (100 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Article has accumulated 2.8K+ total downloads while WP-InstantArticles has 14K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Article | WP-InstantArticles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100 | 100 | |
| Total Downloads | 2.8K+ | ► | 14K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2016 | |
| Age | 5 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
N/AArticle
►WP-InstantArticles3/5
Total Reviews
0Article
►WP-InstantArticles2
Active Installs
100Article
WP-InstantArticles100
Total Downloads
2.8K+Article
►WP-InstantArticles14K+
Support Resolution
N/AArticle
WP-InstantArticlesN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoArticle
◄WP-InstantArticles2 years ago
First Released
2021Article
WP-InstantArticles2016
Age
5 yearsArticle
WP-InstantArticles10 years
WP Requires
3.4+Article
WP-InstantArticles4.4+
PHP Requires
false+Article
WP-InstantArticlesfalse+
Business Model
FreeArticle
WP-InstantArticlesFree
Latest Version
1.0Article
WP-InstantArticles1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Article
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP-InstantArticles
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Article or WP-InstantArticles more popular?
Article has 100 active installations while WP-InstantArticles has 100. WP-InstantArticles is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Article or WP-InstantArticles?
Article has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while WP-InstantArticles has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Article and WP-InstantArticles free?
Article is free and WP-InstantArticles is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Article or WP-InstantArticles?
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?
Article was last updated 1 year ago and WP-InstantArticles was last updated 2 years ago.
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