Pagebar2 vs zNavCarousel (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, Pagebar2 has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pagebar2 has accumulated 175K+ total downloads while zNavCarousel has 3.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Pagebar2 | zNavCarousel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 175K+ | ◄ | 3.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2009 | |
| Age | 19 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 2.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.70 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
3.7/5Pagebar2
◄zNavCarouselN/A
Total Reviews
3Pagebar2
◄zNavCarousel0
Active Installs
1.0K+Pagebar2
◄zNavCarousel10
Total Downloads
175K+Pagebar2
◄zNavCarousel3.4K+
Support Resolution
N/APagebar2
zNavCarouselN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoPagebar2
◄zNavCarousel16 years ago
First Released
2007Pagebar2
zNavCarousel2009
Age
19 yearsPagebar2
zNavCarousel17 years
WP Requires
5.0+Pagebar2
zNavCarousel2.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+Pagebar2
zNavCarouselfalse+
Business Model
FreePagebar2
zNavCarouselFree
Latest Version
2.70Pagebar2
zNavCarousel1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Pagebar2
3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
zNavCarousel
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Pagebar2 Reviews
by Avantart
There is no support at all
and the plugin does not work see the 2 comments, I got no answer in 2 months so I rate this very poor
by beyercenter
works like expected
i had to disable automatic mode, because by theme includes it.
by zepolo
Show pagination on home page !
Great plugin Show pagination on home page (unuseful)
zNavCarousel Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pagebar2 or zNavCarousel more popular?
Pagebar2 has 1.0K+ active installations while zNavCarousel has 10. Pagebar2 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pagebar2 or zNavCarousel?
Pagebar2 has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while zNavCarousel has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Pagebar2 and zNavCarousel free?
Pagebar2 is free and zNavCarousel is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pagebar2 or zNavCarousel?
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?
Pagebar2 was last updated 3 years ago and zNavCarousel was last updated 16 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.