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Hello Plus vs Backdrop (2026)

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

Hello Plus

Hello Plus

3(1)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 months ago
View Hello Plus
VS
Backdrop

Backdrop

5(3)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Backdrop

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Backdrop has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Hello Plus leads in active installations (80K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hello Plus has accumulated 449K+ total downloads while Backdrop has 8.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Hello Plus
►
Backdrop5/5
Total Reviews
1Hello Plus
►
Backdrop3
Active Installs
80K+Hello Plus
◄
Backdrop20
Total Downloads
449K+Hello Plus
◄
Backdrop8.0K+
Support Resolution
0%Hello Plus
BackdropN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoHello Plus
◄
Backdrop1 year ago
First Released
2024Hello Plus
Backdrop2012
Age
2 yearsHello Plus
Backdrop14 years
WP Requires
6.0+Hello Plus
Backdrop4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Hello Plus
Backdropfalse+
Business Model
FreeHello Plus
BackdropFree
Latest Version
1.7.7Hello Plus
Backdrop2.3.5

Rating Breakdown

Hello Plus

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

Backdrop

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

Recent Reviews

Hello Plus Reviews

by Muhammad Ilham

Dropdown Icon Alignment Issue on Mobile After Latest Update

The latest update introduced a helpful improvement with auto-toggling dropdowns. However, on mobile devices, the dropdown icon appears on the next line instead of staying alongside the text.

Backdrop Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hello Plus or Backdrop more popular?
Hello Plus has 80K+ active installations while Backdrop has 20. Hello Plus is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hello Plus or Backdrop?
Hello Plus has a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Backdrop has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Hello Plus and Backdrop free?
Hello Plus is free and Backdrop is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hello Plus or Backdrop?
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?
Hello Plus was last updated 6 months ago and Backdrop was last updated 1 year ago.

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