Hello World vs The Dude (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, The Dude has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) while Hello World leads in active installations (300 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hello World has accumulated 17K+ total downloads while The Dude has 2.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hello World | The Dude | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 7 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 17K+ | ◄ | 2.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Age | 11 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | false+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2.0 | 0.4 |
Rating
N/AHello World
►The Dude5/5
Total Reviews
0Hello World
►The Dude7
Active Installs
300Hello World
◄The Dude20
Total Downloads
17K+Hello World
◄The Dude2.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AHello World
The DudeN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoHello World
◄The Dude4 years ago
First Released
2015Hello World
The Dude2015
Age
11 yearsHello World
The Dude11 years
WP Requires
false+Hello World
The Dude3.0+
PHP Requires
5.2+Hello World
The Dudefalse+
Business Model
FreeHello World
The DudeFree
Latest Version
2.2.0Hello World
The Dude0.4
Rating Breakdown
Hello World
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
The Dude
5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hello World or The Dude more popular?
Hello World has 300 active installations while The Dude has 20. Hello World is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hello World or The Dude?
Hello World has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while The Dude has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Hello World and The Dude free?
Hello World is free and The Dude is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hello World or The Dude?
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?
Hello World was last updated 5 months ago and The Dude was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.