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Genesis Simple Hooks vs Hook Injector (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Genesis Simple Hooks

Genesis Simple Hooks

4.6(22)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
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Hook Injector

Hook Injector

5(1)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Hook Injector has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Genesis Simple Hooks leads in active installations (20K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Genesis Simple Hooks has accumulated 801K+ total downloads while Hook Injector has 107.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Genesis Simple Hooks
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Hook Injector5/5
Total Reviews
22Genesis Simple Hooks
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Hook Injector1
Active Installs
20K+Genesis Simple Hooks
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Hook Injector0
Total Downloads
801K+Genesis Simple Hooks
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Hook Injector107
Support Resolution
N/AGenesis Simple Hooks
Hook InjectorN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoGenesis Simple Hooks
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Hook Injector1 month ago
First Released
2010Genesis Simple Hooks
Hook Injector2026
Age
16 yearsGenesis Simple Hooks
Hook Injector2 months
WP Requires
4.7.2+Genesis Simple Hooks
Hook Injector6.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+Genesis Simple Hooks
Hook Injector7.4+
Business Model
FreeGenesis Simple Hooks
Hook InjectorFree
Latest Version
2.3.2Genesis Simple Hooks
Hook Injector1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Genesis Simple Hooks

4.6/5(22 reviews)
5
91%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
9%

Hook Injector

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Genesis Simple Hooks Reviews

by Anonymous User 21067829

Good Plugin for Genesis Theme

Best for customizing my sites and add some features that I need to use.

by Béryl de La Grandière

Thanks

Thanks for that super plugin and thanks for the update !

by jessicadawson

Doubles my Recipe Plugin

I’m really disappointed to find out that this plugin is not compatible with my recipe plugin which is a huge problem since I write a food blog. Now, all of my recipes appear twice. It’s the same with

Hook Injector Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genesis Simple Hooks or Hook Injector more popular?
Genesis Simple Hooks has 20K+ active installations while Hook Injector has 0. Genesis Simple Hooks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Genesis Simple Hooks or Hook Injector?
Genesis Simple Hooks has a 4.6/5 rating from 22 reviews, while Hook Injector has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Genesis Simple Hooks and Hook Injector free?
Genesis Simple Hooks is free and Hook Injector is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Genesis Simple Hooks or Hook Injector?
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?
Genesis Simple Hooks was last updated 4 days ago and Hook Injector was last updated 1 month ago.

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