Elementor Beta (Developer Edition) vs WordPress Beta Tester (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Elementor Beta (Developer Edition)
40K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Elementor Beta (Developer Edition) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Elementor Beta (Developer Edition) has accumulated 1.2M+ total downloads while WordPress Beta Tester has 543K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Elementor Beta (Developer Edition) | WordPress Beta Tester | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ► | 47 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.2M+ | ◄ | 543K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2009 | |
| Age | 6 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.4 | 4.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Elementor Beta (Developer Edition)
WordPress Beta Tester
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Elementor Beta (Developer Edition) averaged approximately 60 daily downloads while WordPress Beta Tester averaged 160.
Recent Reviews
Elementor Beta (Developer Edition) Reviews
Looking sharp
It’s just important not to use this on live websites.I made a testing subdomain where I test new beta versions every time, so I can plan future projects in advance
Great for testing what’s to come
As a Plugin Creator and Agency Owner, I find the Dev Edition to be an indispensable tool. It offers a sneak peek into upcoming features, enabling me to test and ensure my software remains optimally co
Very Helpful Plugin
As a developer of Elementor addons, it’s so much helpful for testing, debugging.
WordPress Beta Tester Reviews
Working great
Perfect for developers to test plugins with new versions of WP.
Great tool
Seems to work as expected. Great tool to test plugins before release and ensure they are compatible with the next WordPress release. So thank you for the plugin.
Mandatory for a plugin developer!
As a plugin developer, I need this extension to be able to test my plugin against future versions before the officiale release.
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