WP-HideRefer vs The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin
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0 active installs
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Updated 8 years ago
View The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP-HideRefer has a higher user rating (4/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-HideRefer has accumulated 3.1K+ total downloads while The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-HideRefer | The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 3.1K+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Age | 14 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.9+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.12 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4/5WP-HideRefer
◄The Official HideReferrer.com WP PluginN/A
Total Reviews
4WP-HideRefer
◄The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin0
Active Installs
10WP-HideRefer
◄The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin0
Total Downloads
3.1K+WP-HideRefer
◄The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-HideRefer
The Official HideReferrer.com WP PluginN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoWP-HideRefer
◄The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin8 years ago
First Released
2012WP-HideRefer
The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin2017
Age
14 yearsWP-HideRefer
The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin9 years
WP Requires
3.9+WP-HideRefer
The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin3.5+
PHP Requires
5.2+WP-HideRefer
The Official HideReferrer.com WP Pluginfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP-HideRefer
The Official HideReferrer.com WP PluginFree
Latest Version
1.12WP-HideRefer
The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP-HideRefer
4/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%
The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-HideRefer or The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin more popular?
WP-HideRefer has 10 active installations while The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin has 0. WP-HideRefer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-HideRefer or The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin?
WP-HideRefer has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews, while The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP-HideRefer and The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin free?
WP-HideRefer is free and The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-HideRefer or The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin?
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-HideRefer was last updated 7 years ago and The Official HideReferrer.com WP Plugin was last updated 8 years ago.
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