Petitioner vs Buoy (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, Petitioner has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Petitioner has accumulated 5.0K+ total downloads while Buoy has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Petitioner | Buoy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0K+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2015 | |
| Age | 2 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.9+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.8.1 | 0.3.3 |
Rating
4.8/5Petitioner
◄BuoyN/A
Total Reviews
6Petitioner
◄Buoy0
Active Installs
100Petitioner
◄Buoy10
Total Downloads
5.0K+Petitioner
◄Buoy3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/APetitioner
BuoyN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPetitioner
◄Buoy9 years ago
First Released
2024Petitioner
Buoy2015
Age
2 yearsPetitioner
Buoy11 years
WP Requires
5.9+Petitioner
Buoy4.6+
PHP Requires
8.0+Petitioner
Buoyfalse+
Business Model
FreePetitioner
BuoyFree
Latest Version
0.8.1Petitioner
Buoy0.3.3
Rating Breakdown
Petitioner
4.8/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Buoy
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Petitioner or Buoy more popular?
Petitioner has 100 active installations while Buoy has 10. Petitioner is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Petitioner or Buoy?
Petitioner has a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Buoy has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Petitioner and Buoy free?
Petitioner is free and Buoy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Petitioner or Buoy?
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?
Petitioner was last updated 1 week ago and Buoy was last updated 9 years ago.
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