CookieCode vs PopStats (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, CookieCode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. CookieCode has accumulated 6.6K+ total downloads while PopStats has 12K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | CookieCode | PopStats | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 6.6K+ | ► | 12K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2010 | |
| Age | 5 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 2.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.4.4 | 3.0 |
Rating
5/5CookieCode
◄PopStatsN/A
Total Reviews
4CookieCode
◄PopStats0
Active Installs
300CookieCode
◄PopStats30
Total Downloads
6.6K+CookieCode
►PopStats12K+
Support Resolution
N/ACookieCode
PopStatsN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoCookieCode
◄PopStats15 years ago
First Released
2021CookieCode
PopStats2010
Age
5 yearsCookieCode
PopStats16 years
WP Requires
4.4+CookieCode
PopStats2.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+CookieCode
PopStatsfalse+
Business Model
FreeCookieCode
PopStatsFree
Latest Version
2.4.4CookieCode
PopStats3.0
Rating Breakdown
CookieCode
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
PopStats
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CookieCode or PopStats more popular?
CookieCode has 300 active installations while PopStats has 30. CookieCode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — CookieCode or PopStats?
CookieCode has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while PopStats has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are CookieCode and PopStats free?
CookieCode is free and PopStats is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — CookieCode or PopStats?
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?
CookieCode was last updated 1 year ago and PopStats was last updated 15 years ago.
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