Side Matter vs ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress
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10 active installs
Free
Updated 12 years ago
View ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Side Matter has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 13 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Side Matter has accumulated 9.1K+ total downloads while ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Side Matter | ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 13 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 9.1K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Age | 13 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.6.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.6/5Side Matter
◄ByTheWay Annotations for WordPressN/A
Total Reviews
13Side Matter
◄ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress0
Active Installs
100Side Matter
◄ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress10
Total Downloads
9.1K+Side Matter
◄ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ASide Matter
ByTheWay Annotations for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoSide Matter
◄ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress12 years ago
First Released
2013Side Matter
ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress2013
Age
13 yearsSide Matter
ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress13 years
WP Requires
3.0+Side Matter
ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress3.6.1+
PHP Requires
false+Side Matter
ByTheWay Annotations for WordPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeSide Matter
ByTheWay Annotations for WordPressFree
Latest Version
1.4Side Matter
ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Side Matter
4.6/5(13 reviews)
5
85%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%
ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Side Matter or ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress more popular?
Side Matter has 100 active installations while ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress has 10. Side Matter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Side Matter or ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress?
Side Matter has a 4.6/5 rating from 13 reviews, while ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Side Matter and ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress free?
Side Matter is free and ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Side Matter or ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress?
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?
Side Matter was last updated 12 years ago and ByTheWay Annotations for WordPress was last updated 12 years ago.
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