Screen Stay Awake vs Freelancer (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, Screen Stay Awake has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (80 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Screen Stay Awake has accumulated 1.1K+ total downloads while Freelancer has 8.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Screen Stay Awake | Freelancer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 2.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ► | 11 |
| Active Installs | 80 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 1.1K+ | ► | 8.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2013 | |
| Age | 2 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 3.7.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.5 | 0.3.3 |
Rating
5/5Screen Stay Awake
◄Freelancer2.2/5
Total Reviews
6Screen Stay Awake
►Freelancer11
Active Installs
80Screen Stay Awake
◄Freelancer10
Total Downloads
1.1K+Screen Stay Awake
►Freelancer8.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AScreen Stay Awake
FreelancerN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoScreen Stay Awake
◄Freelancer12 years ago
First Released
2024Screen Stay Awake
Freelancer2013
Age
2 yearsScreen Stay Awake
Freelancer13 years
WP Requires
6.2+Screen Stay Awake
Freelancer3.7.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Screen Stay Awake
Freelancerfalse+
Business Model
FreeScreen Stay Awake
FreelancerFree
Latest Version
1.0.5Screen Stay Awake
Freelancer0.3.3
Rating Breakdown
Screen Stay Awake
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Freelancer
2.2/5(11 reviews)
5
18%
4
9%
3
0%
2
18%
1
55%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Screen Stay Awake or Freelancer more popular?
Screen Stay Awake has 80 active installations while Freelancer has 10. Screen Stay Awake is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Screen Stay Awake or Freelancer?
Screen Stay Awake has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Freelancer has a 2.2/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Screen Stay Awake and Freelancer free?
Screen Stay Awake is free and Freelancer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Screen Stay Awake or Freelancer?
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?
Screen Stay Awake was last updated 11 months ago and Freelancer was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.