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Hostinger Tools vs Machete (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Hostinger Tools

Hostinger Tools

3.1(27)

3.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 days ago
View Hostinger Tools
VS
Machete

Machete

5(52)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Machete

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Machete has a higher user rating (5/5 from 52 reviews) while Hostinger Tools leads in active installations (3.0M+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hostinger Tools has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while Machete has 84K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.1/5Hostinger Tools
►
Machete5/5
Total Reviews
27Hostinger Tools
►
Machete52
Active Installs
3.0M+Hostinger Tools
◄
Machete7.0K+
Total Downloads
17M+Hostinger Tools
◄
Machete84K+
Support Resolution
83%Hostinger Tools
MacheteN/A
Last Updated
2 days agoHostinger Tools
◄
Machete1 month ago
First Released
2023Hostinger Tools
Machete2016
Age
3 yearsHostinger Tools
Machete10 years
WP Requires
5.5+Hostinger Tools
Machete4.6+
PHP Requires
8.1+Hostinger Tools
Machete7.4+
Business Model
FreeHostinger Tools
MacheteFree
Latest Version
3.0.62Hostinger Tools
Machete5.1

Rating Breakdown

Hostinger Tools

3.1/5(27 reviews)
5
44%
4
7%
3
4%
2
4%
1
41%

Machete

5/5(52 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Hostinger Tools Reviews

by anjali00

Smooth Site Tools

Hostinger Tools made a few site tasks really easy for me. It worked fast, felt simple, and saved my time. Everything was smoother than I expected. Easy 5-star.

by elaindougall

Super Handy Tool

Using this with Hostinger n it works really smoothly. Makes managing site stuff way easier cz everything is in one place. No confusion, setup was quick too. Really helpful, tnkz!

by hakeemstone

Good Site Helper

Installed it recently. Works smooth n saves time on daily tasks. Interface is clear n beginner friendly. Not perfect yet, still a solid tool for regular use.

Machete Reviews

by robertozoll

Lightweight and useful

I use Machete mainly to clean up the <head> and remove unnecessary scripts. It does exactly what it promises: improves performance and reduces exposure to automated attacks, all from a simple, easy-to

by socve

Simplemente genial y gratis. Lo instalaré en todos mis sitios. Gracias

Simplemente genial y gratis. Lo instalaré en todos mis sitios. Muchas gracias Nilo. Solo faltaría que actualices el video explicativo, para los que entendemos poco. This topic was modified 1 y

by mamafermenta

Genial

¡He mejorado la velocidad de carga de mi web!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hostinger Tools or Machete more popular?
Hostinger Tools has 3.0M+ active installations while Machete has 7.0K+. Hostinger Tools is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hostinger Tools or Machete?
Hostinger Tools has a 3.1/5 rating from 27 reviews, while Machete has a 5/5 rating from 52 reviews.
Are Hostinger Tools and Machete free?
Hostinger Tools is free and Machete is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hostinger Tools or Machete?
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?
Hostinger Tools was last updated 2 days ago and Machete was last updated 1 month ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.