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Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) vs HTML5 Cumulus (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)

Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)

3.7(10)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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HTML5 Cumulus

HTML5 Cumulus

5(11)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
View HTML5 Cumulus

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, HTML5 Cumulus has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) while Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) has accumulated 137K+ total downloads while HTML5 Cumulus has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.7/5Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
►
HTML5 Cumulus5/5
Total Reviews
10Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
►
HTML5 Cumulus11
Active Installs
2.0K+Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
◄
HTML5 Cumulus1.0K+
Total Downloads
137K+Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
◄
HTML5 Cumulus14K+
Support Resolution
N/AConfigurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
HTML5 CumulusN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoConfigurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
►
HTML5 Cumulus10 months ago
First Released
2007Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
HTML5 Cumulus2019
Age
19 yearsConfigurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
HTML5 Cumulus7 years
WP Requires
2.8+Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
HTML5 Cumulus3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
HTML5 Cumulus5.3+
Business Model
FreeConfigurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
HTML5 CumulusFree
Latest Version
5.3Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
HTML5 Cumulus1.01

Rating Breakdown

Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)

3.7/5(10 reviews)
5
50%
4
10%
3
20%
2
0%
1
20%

HTML5 Cumulus

5/5(11 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) Reviews

by rwg38

Doesn’t Work with PHP 8.1

Hi, this has been a great plugin for many years, but when I recently upgraded my site’s PHP version from 7.4 to 8.1, the site stopped working. I have had to deactivate the plugin. Perhaps it will work

by kadarlaszlo

Very nice

Good. Can be parameterized and colored etc. There is only one problem: it is not possible to translate e.g. With loco translate. This topic was modified 3 years, 7 months ago by kadarlaszlo.

by Daniel

absolutely great

Thanks a lot for this great plugin. Really a pitty, that it looks like it will retire. The only thing I’m missing is to set my own delimiter in flat style.

HTML5 Cumulus Reviews

by pyupi

A+

Can u add the option to change the font?

by Yevgeniy Korobka

Только виджет

Здорово что подняли этот плагин, не пришлось копаться в архивах. Установил, работает отлично, хотя только в виджете, классический можно было вставить в виде кода на любую страницу. Плюс ко всему типич

by chopitol

remove link to the tag?

very good work. Will it be possible to add an option to remove the link to the tags?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) or HTML5 Cumulus more popular?
Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) has 2.0K+ active installations while HTML5 Cumulus has 1.0K+. Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) or HTML5 Cumulus?
Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) has a 3.7/5 rating from 10 reviews, while HTML5 Cumulus has a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) and HTML5 Cumulus free?
Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) is free and HTML5 Cumulus is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) or HTML5 Cumulus?
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?
Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) was last updated 3 years ago and HTML5 Cumulus was last updated 10 months ago.

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