HW Monitor vs Hosting Stability Meter (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, HW Monitor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (30 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. HW Monitor has accumulated 3.2K+ total downloads while Hosting Stability Meter has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HW Monitor | Hosting Stability Meter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.2K+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2020 | |
| Age | 8 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3.29+ | 5.2.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.3 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
5/5HW Monitor
◄Hosting Stability MeterN/A
Total Reviews
1HW Monitor
◄Hosting Stability Meter0
Active Installs
30HW Monitor
◄Hosting Stability Meter10
Total Downloads
3.2K+HW Monitor
◄Hosting Stability Meter1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AHW Monitor
Hosting Stability MeterN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoHW Monitor
►Hosting Stability Meter5 years ago
First Released
2018HW Monitor
Hosting Stability Meter2020
Age
8 yearsHW Monitor
Hosting Stability Meter6 years
WP Requires
4.9+HW Monitor
Hosting Stability Meter4.6+
PHP Requires
5.3.29+HW Monitor
Hosting Stability Meter5.2.0+
Business Model
FreeHW Monitor
Hosting Stability MeterFree
Latest Version
1.1.3HW Monitor
Hosting Stability Meter1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
HW Monitor
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Hosting Stability Meter
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HW Monitor or Hosting Stability Meter more popular?
HW Monitor has 30 active installations while Hosting Stability Meter has 10. HW Monitor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HW Monitor or Hosting Stability Meter?
HW Monitor has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Hosting Stability Meter has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are HW Monitor and Hosting Stability Meter free?
HW Monitor is free and Hosting Stability Meter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HW Monitor or Hosting Stability Meter?
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?
HW Monitor was last updated 6 years ago and Hosting Stability Meter was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.