Simple References vs Hiflow & Billder Connect (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, Simple References has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple References has accumulated 1.6K+ total downloads while Hiflow & Billder Connect has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple References | Hiflow & Billder Connect | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 10 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 1.6K+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Age | 14 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.2 | 0.1.2 |
Rating
N/ASimple References
Hiflow & Billder ConnectN/A
Total Reviews
0Simple References
Hiflow & Billder Connect0
Active Installs
10Simple References
◄Hiflow & Billder Connect0
Total Downloads
1.6K+Simple References
◄Hiflow & Billder Connect1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple References
Hiflow & Billder ConnectN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoSimple References
►Hiflow & Billder Connect2 years ago
First Released
2012Simple References
Hiflow & Billder Connect2020
Age
14 yearsSimple References
Hiflow & Billder Connect6 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Simple References
Hiflow & Billder Connect4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Simple References
Hiflow & Billder Connect5.4+
Business Model
FreeSimple References
Hiflow & Billder ConnectFree
Latest Version
0.2Simple References
Hiflow & Billder Connect0.1.2
Rating Breakdown
Simple References
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Hiflow & Billder Connect
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple References or Hiflow & Billder Connect more popular?
Simple References has 10 active installations while Hiflow & Billder Connect has 0. Simple References is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple References or Hiflow & Billder Connect?
Simple References has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Hiflow & Billder Connect has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Simple References and Hiflow & Billder Connect free?
Simple References is free and Hiflow & Billder Connect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple References or Hiflow & Billder Connect?
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?
Simple References was last updated 13 years ago and Hiflow & Billder Connect was last updated 2 years ago.
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