Chessgame Shizzle vs PgnViewerJS (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, Chessgame Shizzle has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Chessgame Shizzle has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while PgnViewerJS has 6.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Chessgame Shizzle | PgnViewerJS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Age | 9 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.4 | 2.0.5 |
Rating
4.7/5Chessgame Shizzle
◄PgnViewerJSN/A
Total Reviews
3Chessgame Shizzle
◄PgnViewerJS0
Active Installs
100Chessgame Shizzle
◄PgnViewerJS40
Total Downloads
14K+Chessgame Shizzle
◄PgnViewerJS6.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AChessgame Shizzle
PgnViewerJSN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoChessgame Shizzle
◄PgnViewerJS11 months ago
First Released
2017Chessgame Shizzle
PgnViewerJS2016
Age
9 yearsChessgame Shizzle
PgnViewerJS10 years
WP Requires
4.1+Chessgame Shizzle
PgnViewerJS4.6+
PHP Requires
7.0+Chessgame Shizzle
PgnViewerJSfalse+
Business Model
FreeChessgame Shizzle
PgnViewerJSFree
Latest Version
1.3.4Chessgame Shizzle
PgnViewerJS2.0.5
Rating Breakdown
Chessgame Shizzle
4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
PgnViewerJS
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chessgame Shizzle or PgnViewerJS more popular?
Chessgame Shizzle has 100 active installations while PgnViewerJS has 40. Chessgame Shizzle is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Chessgame Shizzle or PgnViewerJS?
Chessgame Shizzle has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while PgnViewerJS has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Chessgame Shizzle and PgnViewerJS free?
Chessgame Shizzle is free and PgnViewerJS is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Chessgame Shizzle or PgnViewerJS?
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?
Chessgame Shizzle was last updated 2 months ago and PgnViewerJS was last updated 11 months ago.
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