Widget Importer & Exporter vs SmartAsset Captivate (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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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Widget Importer & Exporter has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 117 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget Importer & Exporter has accumulated 5.3M+ total downloads while SmartAsset Captivate has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widget Importer & Exporter | SmartAsset Captivate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 117 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 5.3M+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 0.14.2 |
Rating
4.7/5Widget Importer & Exporter
◄SmartAsset CaptivateN/A
Total Reviews
117Widget Importer & Exporter
◄SmartAsset Captivate0
Active Installs
200K+Widget Importer & Exporter
◄SmartAsset Captivate20
Total Downloads
5.3M+Widget Importer & Exporter
◄SmartAsset Captivate2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AWidget Importer & Exporter
SmartAsset CaptivateN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWidget Importer & Exporter
◄SmartAsset Captivate8 years ago
First Released
2013Widget Importer & Exporter
SmartAsset Captivate2016
Age
13 yearsWidget Importer & Exporter
SmartAsset Captivate10 years
WP Requires
3.5+Widget Importer & Exporter
SmartAsset Captivate3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Widget Importer & Exporter
SmartAsset Captivatefalse+
Business Model
FreeWidget Importer & Exporter
SmartAsset CaptivateFree
Latest Version
1.6.1Widget Importer & Exporter
SmartAsset Captivate0.14.2
Rating Breakdown
Widget Importer & Exporter
4.7/5(117 reviews)
5
90%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%
SmartAsset Captivate
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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
SmartAsset Captivate Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Widget Importer & Exporter or SmartAsset Captivate more popular?
Widget Importer & Exporter has 200K+ active installations while SmartAsset Captivate has 20. Widget Importer & Exporter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widget Importer & Exporter or SmartAsset Captivate?
Widget Importer & Exporter has a 4.7/5 rating from 117 reviews, while SmartAsset Captivate has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Widget Importer & Exporter and SmartAsset Captivate free?
Widget Importer & Exporter is free and SmartAsset Captivate is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widget Importer & Exporter or SmartAsset Captivate?
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 SmartAsset Captivate was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.