Genesis Simple Hooks vs HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision (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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HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision

HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision

5(1)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision 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 HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision has 197.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Genesis Simple Hooks
HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision5/5
Total Reviews
22Genesis Simple Hooks
HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision1
Active Installs
20K+Genesis Simple Hooks
HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision0
Total Downloads
801K+Genesis Simple Hooks
HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision197
Support Resolution
N/AGenesis Simple Hooks
HookTrace – Trace Hooks with PrecisionN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoGenesis Simple Hooks
HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision2 months ago
First Released
2010Genesis Simple Hooks
HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision2026
Age
16 yearsGenesis Simple Hooks
HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision3 months
WP Requires
4.7.2+Genesis Simple Hooks
HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+Genesis Simple Hooks
HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision8.0+
Business Model
FreeGenesis Simple Hooks
HookTrace – Trace Hooks with PrecisionFree
Latest Version
2.3.2Genesis Simple Hooks
HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Genesis Simple Hooks

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

HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision

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

HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genesis Simple Hooks or HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision more popular?
Genesis Simple Hooks has 20K+ active installations while HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision has 0. Genesis Simple Hooks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Genesis Simple Hooks or HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision?
Genesis Simple Hooks has a 4.6/5 rating from 22 reviews, while HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Genesis Simple Hooks and HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision free?
Genesis Simple Hooks is free and HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Genesis Simple Hooks or HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision?
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 HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision was last updated 2 months ago.

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