MCStatusWidget vs RiverCraft (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, RiverCraft has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while MCStatusWidget leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. MCStatusWidget has accumulated 6.7K+ total downloads while RiverCraft has 4.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MCStatusWidget | RiverCraft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 6.7K+ | ◄ | 4.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Age | 14 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.0.2+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1 | 1.3.2 |
Rating
N/AMCStatusWidget
►RiverCraft5/5
Total Reviews
0MCStatusWidget
►RiverCraft2
Active Installs
10MCStatusWidget
RiverCraft10
Total Downloads
6.7K+MCStatusWidget
◄RiverCraft4.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AMCStatusWidget
RiverCraftN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoMCStatusWidget
►RiverCraft12 years ago
First Released
2012MCStatusWidget
RiverCraft2013
Age
14 yearsMCStatusWidget
RiverCraft13 years
WP Requires
2.0.2+MCStatusWidget
RiverCraft3.0+
PHP Requires
false+MCStatusWidget
RiverCraftfalse+
Business Model
FreeMCStatusWidget
RiverCraftFree
Latest Version
1.1MCStatusWidget
RiverCraft1.3.2
Rating Breakdown
MCStatusWidget
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
RiverCraft
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MCStatusWidget or RiverCraft more popular?
MCStatusWidget has 10 active installations while RiverCraft has 10. RiverCraft is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MCStatusWidget or RiverCraft?
MCStatusWidget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while RiverCraft has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are MCStatusWidget and RiverCraft free?
MCStatusWidget is free and RiverCraft is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MCStatusWidget or RiverCraft?
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?
MCStatusWidget was last updated 13 years ago and RiverCraft was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.