IssueM vs Manage Issue Based Magazine… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Manage Issue Based Magazine…
3.9(14)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 10 years ago
View Manage Issue Based Magazine… Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, IssueM has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 13 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. IssueM has accumulated 52K+ total downloads while Manage Issue Based Magazine… has 12K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | IssueM | Manage Issue Based Magazine… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ◄ | 3.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 13 | ► | 14 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 52K+ | ◄ | 12K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 months ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Age | 13 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 3.8.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.9.1 | 1.8 |
Rating
4.1/5IssueM
◄Manage Issue Based Magazine…3.9/5
Total Reviews
13IssueM
►Manage Issue Based Magazine…14
Active Installs
600IssueM
◄Manage Issue Based Magazine…10
Total Downloads
52K+IssueM
◄Manage Issue Based Magazine…12K+
Support Resolution
N/AIssueM
Manage Issue Based Magazine…N/A
Last Updated
7 months agoIssueM
◄Manage Issue Based Magazine…10 years ago
First Released
2013IssueM
Manage Issue Based Magazine…2014
Age
13 yearsIssueM
Manage Issue Based Magazine…12 years
WP Requires
5.6+IssueM
Manage Issue Based Magazine…3.8.1+
PHP Requires
false+IssueM
Manage Issue Based Magazine…false+
Business Model
FreeIssueM
Manage Issue Based Magazine…Free
Latest Version
2.9.1IssueM
Manage Issue Based Magazine…1.8
Rating Breakdown
IssueM
4.1/5(13 reviews)
5
62%
4
15%
3
8%
2
0%
1
15%
Manage Issue Based Magazine…
3.9/5(14 reviews)
5
64%
4
7%
3
0%
2
7%
1
21%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IssueM or Manage Issue Based Magazine… more popular?
IssueM has 600 active installations while Manage Issue Based Magazine… has 10. IssueM is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — IssueM or Manage Issue Based Magazine…?
IssueM has a 4.1/5 rating from 13 reviews, while Manage Issue Based Magazine… has a 3.9/5 rating from 14 reviews.
Are IssueM and Manage Issue Based Magazine… free?
IssueM is free and Manage Issue Based Magazine… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — IssueM or Manage Issue Based Magazine…?
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?
IssueM was last updated 7 months ago and Manage Issue Based Magazine… was last updated 10 years ago.
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