Crossword Compiler Puzzles vs Jigsaw Planet (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Crossword Compiler Puzzles
2.8(5)
300 active installs
Free
Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Jigsaw Planet has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Crossword Compiler Puzzles leads in active installations (300 vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Crossword Compiler Puzzles has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while Jigsaw Planet has 9.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Crossword Compiler Puzzles | Jigsaw Planet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 300 | 300 | |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 9.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2015 | |
| Age | 13 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0.0+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 14.5 | 1.3 |
Rating
2.8/5Crossword Compiler Puzzles
►Jigsaw Planet5/5
Total Reviews
5Crossword Compiler Puzzles
◄Jigsaw Planet4
Active Installs
300Crossword Compiler Puzzles
Jigsaw Planet300
Total Downloads
14K+Crossword Compiler Puzzles
◄Jigsaw Planet9.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ACrossword Compiler Puzzles
Jigsaw PlanetN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoCrossword Compiler Puzzles
◄Jigsaw Planet8 years ago
First Released
2013Crossword Compiler Puzzles
Jigsaw Planet2015
Age
13 yearsCrossword Compiler Puzzles
Jigsaw Planet11 years
WP Requires
6.0.0+Crossword Compiler Puzzles
Jigsaw Planet3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Crossword Compiler Puzzles
Jigsaw Planet5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeCrossword Compiler Puzzles
Jigsaw PlanetFree
Latest Version
14.5Crossword Compiler Puzzles
Jigsaw Planet1.3
Rating Breakdown
Crossword Compiler Puzzles
2.8/5(5 reviews)
5
40%
4
0%
3
0%
2
20%
1
40%
Jigsaw Planet
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crossword Compiler Puzzles or Jigsaw Planet more popular?
Crossword Compiler Puzzles has 300 active installations while Jigsaw Planet has 300. Jigsaw Planet is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Crossword Compiler Puzzles or Jigsaw Planet?
Crossword Compiler Puzzles has a 2.8/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Jigsaw Planet has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Crossword Compiler Puzzles and Jigsaw Planet free?
Crossword Compiler Puzzles is free and Jigsaw Planet is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Crossword Compiler Puzzles or Jigsaw Planet?
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?
Crossword Compiler Puzzles was last updated 3 months ago and Jigsaw Planet was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.