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Genesis Simple Hooks vs Hooks Reference (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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Hooks Reference

Hooks Reference

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Genesis Simple Hooks has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 22 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Genesis Simple Hooks has accumulated 801K+ total downloads while Hooks Reference has 385.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Genesis Simple Hooks
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Hooks ReferenceN/A
Total Reviews
22Genesis Simple Hooks
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Hooks Reference0
Active Installs
20K+Genesis Simple Hooks
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Hooks Reference0
Total Downloads
801K+Genesis Simple Hooks
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Hooks Reference385
Support Resolution
N/AGenesis Simple Hooks
Hooks ReferenceN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoGenesis Simple Hooks
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Hooks Reference11 months ago
First Released
2010Genesis Simple Hooks
Hooks Reference2025
Age
16 yearsGenesis Simple Hooks
Hooks Reference1 year
WP Requires
4.7.2+Genesis Simple Hooks
Hooks Reference5.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+Genesis Simple Hooks
Hooks Reference7.1+
Business Model
FreeGenesis Simple Hooks
Hooks ReferenceFree
Latest Version
2.3.2Genesis Simple Hooks
Hooks Reference1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Genesis Simple Hooks

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

Hooks Reference

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Hooks Reference Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genesis Simple Hooks or Hooks Reference more popular?
Genesis Simple Hooks has 20K+ active installations while Hooks Reference has 0. Genesis Simple Hooks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Genesis Simple Hooks or Hooks Reference?
Genesis Simple Hooks has a 4.6/5 rating from 22 reviews, while Hooks Reference has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Genesis Simple Hooks and Hooks Reference free?
Genesis Simple Hooks is free and Hooks Reference is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Genesis Simple Hooks or Hooks Reference?
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 Hooks Reference was last updated 11 months ago.

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