WP INBOX vs Inbox 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, Inbox Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WP INBOX leads in active installations (20 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP INBOX has accumulated 3.2K+ total downloads while Inbox Widget has 5.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP INBOX | Inbox Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 20 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.2K+ | ► | 5.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2010 | |
| Age | 6 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.5.01 |
Rating
3.5/5WP INBOX
►Inbox Widget5/5
Total Reviews
2WP INBOX
◄Inbox Widget1
Active Installs
20WP INBOX
◄Inbox Widget10
Total Downloads
3.2K+WP INBOX
►Inbox Widget5.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP INBOX
Inbox WidgetN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoWP INBOX
◄Inbox Widget14 years ago
First Released
2020WP INBOX
Inbox Widget2010
Age
6 yearsWP INBOX
Inbox Widget16 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP INBOX
Inbox Widgetfalse+
PHP Requires
5.3+WP INBOX
Inbox Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP INBOX
Inbox WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.0WP INBOX
Inbox Widget1.5.01
Rating Breakdown
WP INBOX
3.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
50%
1
0%
Inbox Widget
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP INBOX or Inbox Widget more popular?
WP INBOX has 20 active installations while Inbox Widget has 10. WP INBOX is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP INBOX or Inbox Widget?
WP INBOX has a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Inbox Widget has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP INBOX and Inbox Widget free?
WP INBOX is free and Inbox Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP INBOX or Inbox 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?
WP INBOX was last updated 5 years ago and Inbox Widget was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.