Widget Importer & Exporter vs BuddyPress Notification Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Widget Importer & Exporter
4.7(117)
200K+ active installs
Free
Updated 4 months ago
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BuddyPress Notification Widget
5(6)
700 active installs
Free
Updated 2 years ago
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As of April 2026, BuddyPress Notification Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Widget Importer & Exporter leads in active installations (200K+ vs 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget Importer & Exporter has accumulated 5.3M+ total downloads while BuddyPress Notification Widget has 49K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widget Importer & Exporter | BuddyPress Notification Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 117 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 700 |
| Total Downloads | 5.3M+ | ◄ | 49K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Age | 13 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 1.3.3 |
Rating
4.7/5Widget Importer & Exporter
►BuddyPress Notification Widget5/5
Total Reviews
117Widget Importer & Exporter
◄BuddyPress Notification Widget6
Active Installs
200K+Widget Importer & Exporter
◄BuddyPress Notification Widget700
Total Downloads
5.3M+Widget Importer & Exporter
◄BuddyPress Notification Widget49K+
Support Resolution
N/AWidget Importer & Exporter
BuddyPress Notification Widget0%
Last Updated
4 months agoWidget Importer & Exporter
◄BuddyPress Notification Widget2 years ago
First Released
2013Widget Importer & Exporter
BuddyPress Notification Widget2013
Age
13 yearsWidget Importer & Exporter
BuddyPress Notification Widget13 years
WP Requires
3.5+Widget Importer & Exporter
BuddyPress Notification Widget4.4+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Widget Importer & Exporter
BuddyPress Notification Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeWidget Importer & Exporter
BuddyPress Notification WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.6.1Widget Importer & Exporter
BuddyPress Notification Widget1.3.3
Rating Breakdown
Widget Importer & Exporter
4.7/5(117 reviews)
5
90%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%
BuddyPress Notification Widget
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Widget Importer & Exporter Reviews
by Anil Chandra Robidas
Thanks for great plugin.
Simple and Easy to Use
by Chris Lovie-Tyler
Does what I need
Thanks for creating this!
by raffmediapub
Thank you very much
Thank you very much, 6 star plugin
BuddyPress Notification Widget Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Widget Importer & Exporter or BuddyPress Notification Widget more popular?
Widget Importer & Exporter has 200K+ active installations while BuddyPress Notification Widget has 700. Widget Importer & Exporter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widget Importer & Exporter or BuddyPress Notification Widget?
Widget Importer & Exporter has a 4.7/5 rating from 117 reviews, while BuddyPress Notification Widget has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Widget Importer & Exporter and BuddyPress Notification Widget free?
Widget Importer & Exporter is free and BuddyPress Notification Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widget Importer & Exporter or BuddyPress Notification Widget?
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?
Widget Importer & Exporter was last updated 4 months ago and BuddyPress Notification Widget was last updated 2 years ago.
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