Checklist vs Simple Todo List (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple Todo List has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 2 reviews) while Checklist leads in active installations (400 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Checklist has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while Simple Todo List has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Checklist | Simple Todo List | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2015 | |
| Age | 9 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 4.3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.9 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4/5Checklist
►Simple Todo List4.5/5
Total Reviews
7Checklist
◄Simple Todo List2
Active Installs
400Checklist
◄Simple Todo List10
Total Downloads
15K+Checklist
◄Simple Todo List1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AChecklist
Simple Todo ListN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoChecklist
◄Simple Todo List10 years ago
First Released
2017Checklist
Simple Todo List2015
Age
9 yearsChecklist
Simple Todo List11 years
WP Requires
3.5+Checklist
Simple Todo List4.3.1+
PHP Requires
false+Checklist
Simple Todo Listfalse+
Business Model
FreeChecklist
Simple Todo ListFree
Latest Version
1.1.9Checklist
Simple Todo List1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Checklist
4/5(7 reviews)
5
71%
4
0%
3
0%
2
14%
1
14%
Simple Todo List
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Checklist or Simple Todo List more popular?
Checklist has 400 active installations while Simple Todo List has 10. Checklist is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Checklist or Simple Todo List?
Checklist has a 4/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Simple Todo List has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Checklist and Simple Todo List free?
Checklist is free and Simple Todo List is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Checklist or Simple Todo List?
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?
Checklist was last updated 6 years ago and Simple Todo List was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.