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Astra Widgets vs ContentStudio (2026)

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

Astra Widgets

Astra Widgets

3.9(17)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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ContentStudio

ContentStudio

2.7(3)

800 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Astra Widgets has a higher user rating (3.9/5 from 17 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. Astra Widgets has accumulated 4.6M+ total downloads while ContentStudio has 65K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Astra Widgets
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ContentStudio2.7/5
Total Reviews
17Astra Widgets
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ContentStudio3
Active Installs
200K+Astra Widgets
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ContentStudio800
Total Downloads
4.6M+Astra Widgets
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ContentStudio65K+
Support Resolution
N/AAstra Widgets
ContentStudioN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoAstra Widgets
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ContentStudio3 months ago
First Released
2018Astra Widgets
ContentStudio2020
Age
8 yearsAstra Widgets
ContentStudio6 years
WP Requires
4.7+Astra Widgets
ContentStudio5.8+
PHP Requires
5.2+Astra Widgets
ContentStudio7.4+
Business Model
FreeAstra Widgets
ContentStudioFree
Latest Version
1.2.17Astra Widgets
ContentStudio1.4.1

Rating Breakdown

Astra Widgets

3.9/5(17 reviews)
5
59%
4
12%
3
6%
2
12%
1
12%

ContentStudio

2.7/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
0%
2
33%
1
33%

Recent Reviews

Astra Widgets Reviews

by michelle126

hidden, buried, functions

Astra used to be number one but someone thought messing with it was a good idea. They’ve added a lot but it is too much, over the top, and many functions are difficult to located. I had such a hard ti

by Klaus Kullmann

geht so

Viel Zeug, das man nicht braucht. Inkompatibilitäten mit anderen Plugins.

by lucaslima28

É bom

A versão free é bem limitada, mas dá pra fazer algumas mudanças pontuais

ContentStudio Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astra Widgets or ContentStudio more popular?
Astra Widgets has 200K+ active installations while ContentStudio has 800. Astra Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Astra Widgets or ContentStudio?
Astra Widgets has a 3.9/5 rating from 17 reviews, while ContentStudio has a 2.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Astra Widgets and ContentStudio free?
Astra Widgets is free and ContentStudio is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Astra Widgets or ContentStudio?
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?
Astra Widgets was last updated 1 week ago and ContentStudio was last updated 3 months ago.

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