WP Smart TV vs Roku Direct Publisher (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, Roku Direct Publisher has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WP Smart TV leads in active installations (300 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Smart TV has accumulated 46K+ total downloads while Roku Direct Publisher has 2.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Smart TV | Roku Direct Publisher | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 46K+ | ◄ | 2.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2018 | |
| Age | 9 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.3+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2.4 | 1.0.4 |
Rating
3.9/5WP Smart TV
►Roku Direct Publisher5/5
Total Reviews
14WP Smart TV
◄Roku Direct Publisher1
Active Installs
300WP Smart TV
◄Roku Direct Publisher20
Total Downloads
46K+WP Smart TV
◄Roku Direct Publisher2.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Smart TV
Roku Direct PublisherN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoWP Smart TV
◄Roku Direct Publisher7 years ago
First Released
2017WP Smart TV
Roku Direct Publisher2018
Age
9 yearsWP Smart TV
Roku Direct Publisher8 years
WP Requires
6.3+WP Smart TV
Roku Direct Publisher3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Smart TV
Roku Direct Publisher5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeWP Smart TV
Roku Direct PublisherFree
Latest Version
2.2.4WP Smart TV
Roku Direct Publisher1.0.4
Rating Breakdown
WP Smart TV
3.9/5(14 reviews)
5
64%
4
7%
3
7%
2
0%
1
21%
Roku Direct Publisher
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Smart TV or Roku Direct Publisher more popular?
WP Smart TV has 300 active installations while Roku Direct Publisher has 20. WP Smart TV is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Smart TV or Roku Direct Publisher?
WP Smart TV has a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Roku Direct Publisher has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Smart TV and Roku Direct Publisher free?
WP Smart TV is free and Roku Direct Publisher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Smart TV or Roku Direct Publisher?
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?
WP Smart TV was last updated 6 months ago and Roku Direct Publisher was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.