BadgeOS Community Add-on vs Open Badges Issuer Add-on (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
BadgeOS Community Add-on
4(23)
300 active installs
Free
Updated 4 years ago
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Open Badges Issuer Add-on
5(2)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 10 years ago
View Open Badges Issuer Add-on Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Open Badges Issuer Add-on has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while BadgeOS Community Add-on leads in active installations (300 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. BadgeOS Community Add-on has accumulated 117K+ total downloads while Open Badges Issuer Add-on has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BadgeOS Community Add-on | Open Badges Issuer Add-on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 117K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Age | 13 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | false+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.1 | 1.1.2 |
Rating
4/5BadgeOS Community Add-on
►Open Badges Issuer Add-on5/5
Total Reviews
23BadgeOS Community Add-on
◄Open Badges Issuer Add-on2
Active Installs
300BadgeOS Community Add-on
◄Open Badges Issuer Add-on10
Total Downloads
117K+BadgeOS Community Add-on
◄Open Badges Issuer Add-on2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ABadgeOS Community Add-on
Open Badges Issuer Add-onN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoBadgeOS Community Add-on
◄Open Badges Issuer Add-on10 years ago
First Released
2013BadgeOS Community Add-on
Open Badges Issuer Add-on2014
Age
13 yearsBadgeOS Community Add-on
Open Badges Issuer Add-on12 years
WP Requires
false+BadgeOS Community Add-on
Open Badges Issuer Add-on3.5+
PHP Requires
false+BadgeOS Community Add-on
Open Badges Issuer Add-onfalse+
Business Model
FreeBadgeOS Community Add-on
Open Badges Issuer Add-onFree
Latest Version
1.3.1BadgeOS Community Add-on
Open Badges Issuer Add-on1.1.2
Rating Breakdown
BadgeOS Community Add-on
4/5(23 reviews)
5
65%
4
4%
3
4%
2
13%
1
13%
Open Badges Issuer Add-on
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BadgeOS Community Add-on or Open Badges Issuer Add-on more popular?
BadgeOS Community Add-on has 300 active installations while Open Badges Issuer Add-on has 10. BadgeOS Community Add-on is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BadgeOS Community Add-on or Open Badges Issuer Add-on?
BadgeOS Community Add-on has a 4/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Open Badges Issuer Add-on has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are BadgeOS Community Add-on and Open Badges Issuer Add-on free?
BadgeOS Community Add-on is free and Open Badges Issuer Add-on is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BadgeOS Community Add-on or Open Badges Issuer Add-on?
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?
BadgeOS Community Add-on was last updated 4 years ago and Open Badges Issuer Add-on was last updated 10 years ago.
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