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WP Subtitle vs Genesis Subtitles (2026)

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

WP Subtitle

WP Subtitle

4.1(21)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Genesis Subtitles

Genesis Subtitles

4.8(5)

60 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Genesis Subtitles has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 5 reviews) while WP Subtitle leads in active installations (10K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Subtitle has accumulated 484K+ total downloads while Genesis Subtitles has 4.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5WP Subtitle
►
Genesis Subtitles4.8/5
Total Reviews
21WP Subtitle
◄
Genesis Subtitles5
Active Installs
10K+WP Subtitle
◄
Genesis Subtitles60
Total Downloads
484K+WP Subtitle
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Genesis Subtitles4.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Subtitle
Genesis SubtitlesN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoWP Subtitle
◄
Genesis Subtitles12 years ago
First Released
2009WP Subtitle
Genesis Subtitles2013
Age
17 yearsWP Subtitle
Genesis Subtitles13 years
WP Requires
5.6+WP Subtitle
Genesis Subtitles3.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+WP Subtitle
Genesis Subtitlesfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Subtitle
Genesis SubtitlesFree
Latest Version
3.4.2WP Subtitle
Genesis Subtitles1.3

Rating Breakdown

WP Subtitle

4.1/5(21 reviews)
5
62%
4
19%
3
0%
2
10%
1
10%

Genesis Subtitles

4.8/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

WP Subtitle Reviews

by jzwolak

Not well integrated

I cannot even say for sure that this plugin works. The UI requires entering the subtitle in the right side panel and not inline with the post text where I’d expect it. I took 10-15 minutes just to dis

by iSaumya

I Wish I Could Give 10 Stars

I found this plugin when developing a theme where I needed to show the subtitle below the title of the page/post/CPT. Now I saw many reviews saying what’s the point of this plugin or this is not a plu

by antonv

Works well with WP-5.2 and PHP-7.1

Does what it advertises efficiently. I give it 4-stars as it needs a bit of development support on the theme templates to display the subtitles — not quite plug-and-play

Genesis Subtitles Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Subtitle or Genesis Subtitles more popular?
WP Subtitle has 10K+ active installations while Genesis Subtitles has 60. WP Subtitle is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Subtitle or Genesis Subtitles?
WP Subtitle has a 4.1/5 rating from 21 reviews, while Genesis Subtitles has a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are WP Subtitle and Genesis Subtitles free?
WP Subtitle is free and Genesis Subtitles is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Subtitle or Genesis Subtitles?
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?
WP Subtitle was last updated 1 month ago and Genesis Subtitles was last updated 12 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.