Simple Hook Widget vs Hook Locator (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 Hook Widget has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Hook Widget has accumulated 3.7K+ total downloads while Hook Locator has 292.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Hook Widget | Hook Locator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 10 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 3.7K+ | ◄ | 292 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 14 years ago | ► | 5 months ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2025 | |
| Age | 15 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2 | 1.0 |
Rating
N/ASimple Hook Widget
Hook LocatorN/A
Total Reviews
0Simple Hook Widget
Hook Locator0
Active Installs
10Simple Hook Widget
◄Hook Locator0
Total Downloads
3.7K+Simple Hook Widget
◄Hook Locator292
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Hook Widget
Hook LocatorN/A
Last Updated
14 years agoSimple Hook Widget
►Hook Locator5 months ago
First Released
2011Simple Hook Widget
Hook Locator2025
Age
15 yearsSimple Hook Widget
Hook Locator1 year
WP Requires
2.8+Simple Hook Widget
Hook Locator5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Simple Hook Widget
Hook Locator7.4+
Business Model
FreeSimple Hook Widget
Hook LocatorFree
Latest Version
2Simple Hook Widget
Hook Locator1.0
Rating Breakdown
Simple Hook Widget
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Hook Locator
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple Hook Widget or Hook Locator more popular?
Simple Hook Widget has 10 active installations while Hook Locator has 0. Simple Hook Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Hook Widget or Hook Locator?
Simple Hook Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Hook Locator has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Simple Hook Widget and Hook Locator free?
Simple Hook Widget is free and Hook Locator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Hook Widget or Hook Locator?
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 Hook Widget was last updated 14 years ago and Hook Locator was last updated 5 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.