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Genesis Simple Hooks vs GPP Base Hook Widgets (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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GPP Base Hook Widgets

GPP Base Hook Widgets

0(0)

90 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years 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 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Genesis Simple Hooks has accumulated 801K+ total downloads while GPP Base Hook Widgets has 15K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Genesis Simple Hooks
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GPP Base Hook WidgetsN/A
Total Reviews
22Genesis Simple Hooks
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GPP Base Hook Widgets0
Active Installs
20K+Genesis Simple Hooks
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GPP Base Hook Widgets90
Total Downloads
801K+Genesis Simple Hooks
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GPP Base Hook Widgets15K+
Support Resolution
N/AGenesis Simple Hooks
GPP Base Hook WidgetsN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoGenesis Simple Hooks
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GPP Base Hook Widgets15 years ago
First Released
2010Genesis Simple Hooks
GPP Base Hook Widgets2011
Age
16 yearsGenesis Simple Hooks
GPP Base Hook Widgets15 years
WP Requires
4.7.2+Genesis Simple Hooks
GPP Base Hook Widgets3.0.4+
PHP Requires
7.2+Genesis Simple Hooks
GPP Base Hook Widgetsfalse+
Business Model
FreeGenesis Simple Hooks
GPP Base Hook WidgetsFree
Latest Version
2.3.2Genesis Simple Hooks
GPP Base Hook Widgets1.2

Rating Breakdown

Genesis Simple Hooks

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

GPP Base Hook Widgets

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

GPP Base Hook Widgets Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genesis Simple Hooks or GPP Base Hook Widgets more popular?
Genesis Simple Hooks has 20K+ active installations while GPP Base Hook Widgets has 90. Genesis Simple Hooks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Genesis Simple Hooks or GPP Base Hook Widgets?
Genesis Simple Hooks has a 4.6/5 rating from 22 reviews, while GPP Base Hook Widgets has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Genesis Simple Hooks and GPP Base Hook Widgets free?
Genesis Simple Hooks is free and GPP Base Hook Widgets is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Genesis Simple Hooks or GPP Base Hook Widgets?
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 GPP Base Hook Widgets was last updated 15 years ago.

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