Pending Indicator vs Pending Status (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, Pending Indicator has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pending Indicator has accumulated 2.7K+ total downloads while Pending Status has 3.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Pending Indicator | Pending Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 2.7K+ | ► | 3.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2022 | |
| Age | 13 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1 | 1.0.4 |
Rating
5/5Pending Indicator
Pending Status5/5
Total Reviews
4Pending Indicator
◄Pending Status2
Active Installs
200Pending Indicator
◄Pending Status100
Total Downloads
2.7K+Pending Indicator
►Pending Status3.7K+
Support Resolution
N/APending Indicator
Pending StatusN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoPending Indicator
►Pending Status11 months ago
First Released
2013Pending Indicator
Pending Status2022
Age
13 yearsPending Indicator
Pending Status4 years
WP Requires
3.5+Pending Indicator
Pending Status4.9+
PHP Requires
false+Pending Indicator
Pending Status7.0.0+
Business Model
FreePending Indicator
Pending StatusFree
Latest Version
1.1Pending Indicator
Pending Status1.0.4
Rating Breakdown
Pending Indicator
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Pending Status
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pending Indicator or Pending Status more popular?
Pending Indicator has 200 active installations while Pending Status has 100. Pending Indicator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pending Indicator or Pending Status?
Pending Indicator has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Pending Status has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Pending Indicator and Pending Status free?
Pending Indicator is free and Pending Status is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pending Indicator or Pending Status?
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?
Pending Indicator was last updated 12 years ago and Pending Status was last updated 11 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.