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Plugin Check (PCP) vs Ghost Inspector (2026)

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

Plugin Check (PCP)

Plugin Check (PCP)

4.4(32)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Ghost Inspector

Ghost Inspector

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Ghost Inspector has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Plugin Check (PCP) leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Plugin Check (PCP) has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Ghost Inspector has 4.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Plugin Check (PCP)
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Ghost Inspector5/5
Total Reviews
32Plugin Check (PCP)
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Ghost Inspector1
Active Installs
8.0K+Plugin Check (PCP)
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Ghost Inspector10
Total Downloads
756K+Plugin Check (PCP)
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Ghost Inspector4.1K+
Support Resolution
0%Plugin Check (PCP)
Ghost InspectorN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoPlugin Check (PCP)
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Ghost Inspector4 years ago
First Released
2011Plugin Check (PCP)
Ghost Inspector2019
Age
15 yearsPlugin Check (PCP)
Ghost Inspector7 years
WP Requires
6.3+Plugin Check (PCP)
Ghost Inspector3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Plugin Check (PCP)
Ghost Inspector5.4+
Business Model
FreePlugin Check (PCP)
Ghost InspectorFree
Latest Version
1.9.0Plugin Check (PCP)
Ghost Inspector1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Plugin Check (PCP)

4.4/5(32 reviews)
5
78%
4
3%
3
6%
2
6%
1
6%

Ghost Inspector

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

Recent Reviews

Plugin Check (PCP) Reviews

by Barry

False positives

The plugin review started with false positives and was not accurate.

by Stachethemes

Must have

Useful tool for catching issues early. If you’re serious about plugin development, this is a must-have.

by dansart

Very helpful

Great tool to help finding issues with your plugin. The only thing I would like to see as a button that allows you to ignore certain messages, or mark them as fixed. So if you re-scan, it is easier to

Ghost Inspector Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plugin Check (PCP) or Ghost Inspector more popular?
Plugin Check (PCP) has 8.0K+ active installations while Ghost Inspector has 10. Plugin Check (PCP) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Plugin Check (PCP) or Ghost Inspector?
Plugin Check (PCP) has a 4.4/5 rating from 32 reviews, while Ghost Inspector has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Plugin Check (PCP) and Ghost Inspector free?
Plugin Check (PCP) is free and Ghost Inspector is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Plugin Check (PCP) or Ghost Inspector?
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?
Plugin Check (PCP) was last updated 2 weeks ago and Ghost Inspector was last updated 4 years ago.

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