Simple 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 Simple DNS Prefetch leads in active installations (200 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple DNS Prefetch has accumulated 5.2K+ total downloads while EDH Bad Bots has 327.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple DNS Prefetch | EDH Bad Bots | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 5.2K+ | ◄ | 327 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ► | 7 months ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2025 | |
| Age | 9 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 6.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.5.2 | 1.4.3 |
Rating
3.7/5Simple DNS Prefetch
►EDH Bad Bots5/5
Total Reviews
3Simple DNS Prefetch
◄EDH Bad Bots1
Active Installs
200Simple DNS Prefetch
◄EDH Bad Bots20
Total Downloads
5.2K+Simple DNS Prefetch
◄EDH Bad Bots327
Support Resolution
N/ASimple DNS Prefetch
EDH Bad BotsN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoSimple DNS Prefetch
►EDH Bad Bots7 months ago
First Released
2017Simple DNS Prefetch
EDH Bad Bots2025
Age
9 yearsSimple DNS Prefetch
EDH Bad Bots1 year
WP Requires
4.1+Simple DNS Prefetch
EDH Bad Bots6.2+
PHP Requires
false+Simple DNS Prefetch
EDH Bad Bots7.4+
Business Model
FreeSimple DNS Prefetch
EDH Bad BotsFree
Latest Version
0.5.2Simple DNS Prefetch
EDH Bad Bots1.4.3
Rating Breakdown
Simple DNS Prefetch
3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
EDH Bad Bots
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple DNS Prefetch or EDH Bad Bots more popular?
Simple DNS Prefetch has 200 active installations while EDH Bad Bots has 20. Simple DNS Prefetch is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple DNS Prefetch or EDH Bad Bots?
Simple DNS Prefetch has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while EDH Bad Bots has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Simple DNS Prefetch and EDH Bad Bots free?
Simple 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 — Simple 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?
Simple DNS Prefetch was last updated 7 years ago and EDH Bad Bots was last updated 7 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.