DNS Prefetch vs EDH Bad Bots (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, EDH Bad Bots has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while DNS Prefetch leads in active installations (70 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. DNS Prefetch has accumulated 3.9K+ total downloads while EDH Bad Bots has 327.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | DNS Prefetch | EDH Bad Bots | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 3.9K+ | ◄ | 327 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 7 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2025 | |
| Age | 12 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 6.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.1.0 | 1.4.3 |
Rating
4.7/5DNS Prefetch
►EDH Bad Bots5/5
Total Reviews
3DNS Prefetch
◄EDH Bad Bots1
Active Installs
70DNS Prefetch
◄EDH Bad Bots20
Total Downloads
3.9K+DNS Prefetch
◄EDH Bad Bots327
Support Resolution
N/ADNS Prefetch
EDH Bad BotsN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoDNS Prefetch
►EDH Bad Bots7 months ago
First Released
2014DNS Prefetch
EDH Bad Bots2025
Age
12 yearsDNS Prefetch
EDH Bad Bots1 year
WP Requires
4.0+DNS Prefetch
EDH Bad Bots6.2+
PHP Requires
false+DNS Prefetch
EDH Bad Bots7.4+
Business Model
FreeDNS Prefetch
EDH Bad BotsFree
Latest Version
0.1.0DNS Prefetch
EDH Bad Bots1.4.3
Rating Breakdown
DNS Prefetch
4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
EDH Bad Bots
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DNS Prefetch or EDH Bad Bots more popular?
DNS Prefetch has 70 active installations while EDH Bad Bots has 20. DNS Prefetch is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — DNS Prefetch or EDH Bad Bots?
DNS Prefetch has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while EDH Bad Bots has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are DNS Prefetch and EDH Bad Bots free?
DNS Prefetch is free and EDH Bad Bots is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — DNS Prefetch or EDH Bad Bots?
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?
DNS Prefetch was last updated 11 years ago and EDH Bad Bots was last updated 7 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.