Wikilookup vs Factoid (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, Wikilookup has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (80 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Wikilookup has accumulated 3.3K+ total downloads while Factoid has 2.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Wikilookup | Factoid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 80 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 3.3K+ | ◄ | 2.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2014 | |
| Age | 7 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.5 | 1.14 |
Rating
5/5Wikilookup
Factoid5/5
Total Reviews
5Wikilookup
◄Factoid1
Active Installs
80Wikilookup
◄Factoid40
Total Downloads
3.3K+Wikilookup
◄Factoid2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AWikilookup
FactoidN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoWikilookup
◄Factoid8 years ago
First Released
2019Wikilookup
Factoid2014
Age
7 yearsWikilookup
Factoid12 years
WP Requires
5.0+Wikilookup
Factoid4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Wikilookup
Factoidfalse+
Business Model
FreeWikilookup
FactoidFree
Latest Version
1.1.5Wikilookup
Factoid1.14
Rating Breakdown
Wikilookup
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Factoid
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wikilookup or Factoid more popular?
Wikilookup has 80 active installations while Factoid has 40. Wikilookup is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wikilookup or Factoid?
Wikilookup has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Factoid has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Wikilookup and Factoid free?
Wikilookup is free and Factoid is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wikilookup or Factoid?
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?
Wikilookup was last updated 6 years ago and Factoid was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.