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Gwolle Guestbook vs Absolute Reviews (2026)

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

Gwolle Guestbook

Gwolle Guestbook

4.8(114)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Absolute Reviews

Absolute Reviews

4(8)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Gwolle Guestbook has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 114 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gwolle Guestbook has accumulated 1.5M+ total downloads while Absolute Reviews has 133K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Gwolle Guestbook
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Absolute Reviews4/5
Total Reviews
114Gwolle Guestbook
◄
Absolute Reviews8
Active Installs
20K+Gwolle Guestbook
◄
Absolute Reviews7.0K+
Total Downloads
1.5M+Gwolle Guestbook
◄
Absolute Reviews133K+
Support Resolution
25%Gwolle Guestbook
Absolute ReviewsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoGwolle Guestbook
◄
Absolute Reviews4 months ago
First Released
2009Gwolle Guestbook
Absolute Reviews2019
Age
17 yearsGwolle Guestbook
Absolute Reviews7 years
WP Requires
4.1+Gwolle Guestbook
Absolute Reviews4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Gwolle Guestbook
Absolute Reviews5.4+
Business Model
FreeGwolle Guestbook
Absolute ReviewsFree
Latest Version
4.10.1Gwolle Guestbook
Absolute Reviews1.1.6

Rating Breakdown

Gwolle Guestbook

4.8/5(114 reviews)
5
89%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
3%

Absolute Reviews

4/5(8 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

Recent Reviews

Gwolle Guestbook Reviews

by wpapm

5 stars are not enough!

I’ve been using the guestbook for so long now… and I haven’t actually left a review yet? Shame on me! The guestbook is simply fantastic! The add-on is great too. I highly recommend both!

by fedor77

Меня пока всё устраивает.

Узнал о наличии в нём массы спама только через два года, устал удалять, но, кое что оставил. Забавный этот плагин, мне нравится. Простой в использовании.

by uniqf0x

was good…emphasis was

causes 403 error in nginx. unsure as to why.

Absolute Reviews Reviews

by bellakaroo

Not usable

I got this plugin with my theme and it doesn’t work. There’s no documentation for this plugin. Only settings I found for this is to rename the labels. It doesn’t add stars or anything to my posts for

by happyreadingbooks

Cannot Use

I was really needing a plugin that did this. However, there is no documentation on how to use or implement it and I have gone through my entire wordpress website to find anything related to reviews an

by monstreclerical

Good plugin

The plugin is very good and free. However, would it be possible to add, in a potential future update, the ability to enter scores that aren’t necessarily round numbers? Like 7.5/10. That would be a ni

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gwolle Guestbook or Absolute Reviews more popular?
Gwolle Guestbook has 20K+ active installations while Absolute Reviews has 7.0K+. Gwolle Guestbook is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gwolle Guestbook or Absolute Reviews?
Gwolle Guestbook has a 4.8/5 rating from 114 reviews, while Absolute Reviews has a 4/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Gwolle Guestbook and Absolute Reviews free?
Gwolle Guestbook is free and Absolute Reviews is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gwolle Guestbook or Absolute Reviews?
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?
Gwolle Guestbook was last updated 1 month ago and Absolute Reviews was last updated 4 months ago.

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