Chessgame Shizzle vs pgn-viewer-for-lichess (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, Chessgame Shizzle has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Chessgame Shizzle has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while pgn-viewer-for-lichess has 857.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Chessgame Shizzle | pgn-viewer-for-lichess | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 857 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2025 | |
| Age | 9 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.4 | 1.1.1 |
Rating
4.7/5Chessgame Shizzle
◄pgn-viewer-for-lichessN/A
Total Reviews
3Chessgame Shizzle
◄pgn-viewer-for-lichess0
Active Installs
100Chessgame Shizzle
◄pgn-viewer-for-lichess40
Total Downloads
14K+Chessgame Shizzle
◄pgn-viewer-for-lichess857
Support Resolution
N/AChessgame Shizzle
pgn-viewer-for-lichessN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoChessgame Shizzle
◄pgn-viewer-for-lichess1 year ago
First Released
2017Chessgame Shizzle
pgn-viewer-for-lichess2025
Age
9 yearsChessgame Shizzle
pgn-viewer-for-lichess1 year
WP Requires
4.1+Chessgame Shizzle
pgn-viewer-for-lichess4.6+
PHP Requires
7.0+Chessgame Shizzle
pgn-viewer-for-lichessfalse+
Business Model
FreeChessgame Shizzle
pgn-viewer-for-lichessFree
Latest Version
1.3.4Chessgame Shizzle
pgn-viewer-for-lichess1.1.1
Rating Breakdown
Chessgame Shizzle
4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
pgn-viewer-for-lichess
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chessgame Shizzle or pgn-viewer-for-lichess more popular?
Chessgame Shizzle has 100 active installations while pgn-viewer-for-lichess has 40. Chessgame Shizzle is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Chessgame Shizzle or pgn-viewer-for-lichess?
Chessgame Shizzle has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while pgn-viewer-for-lichess has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Chessgame Shizzle and pgn-viewer-for-lichess free?
Chessgame Shizzle is free and pgn-viewer-for-lichess is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Chessgame Shizzle or pgn-viewer-for-lichess?
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?
Chessgame Shizzle was last updated 2 months ago and pgn-viewer-for-lichess was last updated 1 year ago.
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