BuddyMeet vs Conferencer (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, BuddyMeet has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 14 reviews) and leads in active installations (700 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. BuddyMeet has accumulated 36K+ total downloads while Conferencer has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BuddyMeet | Conferencer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 36K+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 months ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2012 | |
| Age | 6 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6.0+ | 3.3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.0 | 0.3 |
Rating
4.7/5BuddyMeet
◄Conferencer3.7/5
Total Reviews
14BuddyMeet
◄Conferencer3
Active Installs
700BuddyMeet
◄Conferencer10
Total Downloads
36K+BuddyMeet
◄Conferencer2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ABuddyMeet
ConferencerN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoBuddyMeet
◄Conferencer12 years ago
First Released
2020BuddyMeet
Conferencer2012
Age
6 yearsBuddyMeet
Conferencer14 years
WP Requires
4.6.0+BuddyMeet
Conferencer3.3.1+
PHP Requires
5.3+BuddyMeet
Conferencerfalse+
Business Model
FreeBuddyMeet
ConferencerFree
Latest Version
2.6.0BuddyMeet
Conferencer0.3
Rating Breakdown
BuddyMeet
4.7/5(14 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%
Conferencer
3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
67%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BuddyMeet or Conferencer more popular?
BuddyMeet has 700 active installations while Conferencer has 10. BuddyMeet is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BuddyMeet or Conferencer?
BuddyMeet has a 4.7/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Conferencer has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are BuddyMeet and Conferencer free?
BuddyMeet is free and Conferencer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BuddyMeet or Conferencer?
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?
BuddyMeet was last updated 9 months ago and Conferencer was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.