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Private groups vs MyClub Groups (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Private groups

Private groups

4.9(49)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Private groups
VS
MyClub Groups

MyClub Groups

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 3 days ago
View MyClub Groups

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Private groups has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 49 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Private groups has accumulated 152K+ total downloads while MyClub Groups has 3.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Private groups
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MyClub GroupsN/A
Total Reviews
49Private groups
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MyClub Groups0
Active Installs
1.0K+Private groups
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MyClub Groups10
Total Downloads
152K+Private groups
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MyClub Groups3.1K+
Support Resolution
N/APrivate groups
MyClub GroupsN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoPrivate groups
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MyClub Groups3 days ago
First Released
2014Private groups
MyClub Groups2024
Age
12 yearsPrivate groups
MyClub Groups2 years
WP Requires
false+Private groups
MyClub Groups6.4+
PHP Requires
false+Private groups
MyClub Groups7.4+
Business Model
FreePrivate groups
MyClub GroupsFree
Latest Version
3.9.7Private groups
MyClub Groups2.5.1

Rating Breakdown

Private groups

4.9/5(49 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
6%
2
0%
1
0%

MyClub Groups

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Private groups Reviews

by smoothkeyboard62

Granular, well explained, works like a charm

Exactly what I needed. A simple, yet powerful solution. Very well documented inside the Settings area.

by olesuper8

Wonderful Plugin

Just works wonderfully, I’m really impressed.

by acrspf

Very impressed

While testing, I was already impressed with the functionality, then had a minor bug issue and it was fixed within 24 hours with a few emails. Now that’s superb support 🙂 Super plugin that works

MyClub Groups Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Private groups or MyClub Groups more popular?
Private groups has 1.0K+ active installations while MyClub Groups has 10. Private groups is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Private groups or MyClub Groups?
Private groups has a 4.9/5 rating from 49 reviews, while MyClub Groups has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Private groups and MyClub Groups free?
Private groups is free and MyClub Groups is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Private groups or MyClub Groups?
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?
Private groups was last updated 4 months ago and MyClub Groups was last updated 3 days ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.