My Movie Database vs Movie 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, Movie Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while My Movie Database leads in active installations (300 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. My Movie Database has accumulated 29K+ total downloads while Movie Widget has 6.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | My Movie Database | Movie Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 29K+ | ◄ | 6.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2018 | |
| Age | 9 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0.22+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.1 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
4.2/5My Movie Database
►Movie Widget5/5
Total Reviews
9My Movie Database
◄Movie Widget2
Active Installs
300My Movie Database
◄Movie Widget40
Total Downloads
29K+My Movie Database
◄Movie Widget6.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AMy Movie Database
Movie WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoMy Movie Database
◄Movie Widget4 years ago
First Released
2017My Movie Database
Movie Widget2018
Age
9 yearsMy Movie Database
Movie Widget8 years
WP Requires
5.0.22+My Movie Database
Movie Widget5.3+
PHP Requires
5.6+My Movie Database
Movie Widget7.2.4+
Business Model
FreeMy Movie Database
Movie WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.1.1My Movie Database
Movie Widget1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
My Movie Database
4.2/5(9 reviews)
5
67%
4
11%
3
11%
2
0%
1
11%
Movie Widget
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is My Movie Database or Movie Widget more popular?
My Movie Database has 300 active installations while Movie Widget has 40. My Movie Database is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — My Movie Database or Movie Widget?
My Movie Database has a 4.2/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Movie Widget has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are My Movie Database and Movie Widget free?
My Movie Database is free and Movie Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — My Movie Database or Movie 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?
My Movie Database was last updated 1 year ago and Movie Widget was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.