hooks vs Simple Hook Widget (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, hooks has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. hooks has accumulated 2.6K+ total downloads while Simple Hook Widget has 3.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | hooks | Simple Hook Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 2.6K+ | ► | 3.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Age | 12 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.0 | 2 |
Rating
N/Ahooks
Simple Hook WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
0hooks
Simple Hook Widget0
Active Installs
10hooks
Simple Hook Widget10
Total Downloads
2.6K+hooks
►Simple Hook Widget3.7K+
Support Resolution
N/Ahooks
Simple Hook WidgetN/A
Last Updated
9 years agohooks
◄Simple Hook Widget14 years ago
First Released
2014hooks
Simple Hook Widget2011
Age
12 yearshooks
Simple Hook Widget15 years
WP Requires
3.0+hooks
Simple Hook Widget2.8+
PHP Requires
false+hooks
Simple Hook Widgetfalse+
Business Model
Freehooks
Simple Hook WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.1.0hooks
Simple Hook Widget2
Rating Breakdown
hooks
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Simple Hook Widget
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hooks or Simple Hook Widget more popular?
hooks has 10 active installations while Simple Hook Widget has 10. Simple Hook Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — hooks or Simple Hook Widget?
hooks has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Simple Hook Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are hooks and Simple Hook Widget free?
hooks is free and Simple Hook Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — hooks or Simple Hook Widget?
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?
hooks was last updated 9 years ago and Simple Hook Widget was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.