Broadstreet vs Local Market Explorer (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, Broadstreet has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (700 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Broadstreet has accumulated 46K+ total downloads while Local Market Explorer has 28K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Broadstreet | Local Market Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 46K+ | ◄ | 28K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Age | 14 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.52.2 | 4.5.2 |
Rating
5/5Broadstreet
Local Market Explorer5/5
Total Reviews
2Broadstreet
Local Market Explorer2
Active Installs
700Broadstreet
◄Local Market Explorer100
Total Downloads
46K+Broadstreet
◄Local Market Explorer28K+
Support Resolution
N/ABroadstreet
Local Market ExplorerN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoBroadstreet
◄Local Market Explorer10 years ago
First Released
2012Broadstreet
Local Market Explorer2009
Age
14 yearsBroadstreet
Local Market Explorer17 years
WP Requires
3.0+Broadstreet
Local Market Explorer3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Broadstreet
Local Market Explorerfalse+
Business Model
FreeBroadstreet
Local Market ExplorerFree
Latest Version
1.52.2Broadstreet
Local Market Explorer4.5.2
Rating Breakdown
Broadstreet
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Local Market Explorer
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broadstreet or Local Market Explorer more popular?
Broadstreet has 700 active installations while Local Market Explorer has 100. Broadstreet is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Broadstreet or Local Market Explorer?
Broadstreet has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Local Market Explorer has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Broadstreet and Local Market Explorer free?
Broadstreet is free and Local Market Explorer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Broadstreet or Local Market Explorer?
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?
Broadstreet was last updated 3 months ago and Local Market Explorer was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.