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Custom PHP Settings vs phpinfo() WP (2026)

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

Custom PHP Settings

Custom PHP Settings

4.4(15)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Custom PHP Settings
VS
phpinfo() WP

phpinfo() WP

4.2(5)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View phpinfo() WP

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom PHP Settings has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom PHP Settings has accumulated 408K+ total downloads while phpinfo() WP has 43K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Custom PHP Settings
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phpinfo() WP4.2/5
Total Reviews
15Custom PHP Settings
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phpinfo() WP5
Active Installs
10K+Custom PHP Settings
◄
phpinfo() WP3.0K+
Total Downloads
408K+Custom PHP Settings
◄
phpinfo() WP43K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom PHP Settings
phpinfo() WPN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoCustom PHP Settings
◄
phpinfo() WP11 months ago
First Released
2019Custom PHP Settings
phpinfo() WP2021
Age
7 yearsCustom PHP Settings
phpinfo() WP5 years
WP Requires
4.1.0+Custom PHP Settings
phpinfo() WP4.7+
PHP Requires
5.6+Custom PHP Settings
phpinfo() WP5.0+
Business Model
FreeCustom PHP Settings
phpinfo() WPFree
Latest Version
2.4.1Custom PHP Settings
phpinfo() WP6.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom PHP Settings

4.4/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%

phpinfo() WP

4.2/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

Recent Reviews

Custom PHP Settings Reviews

by picklypickle

very bad

THE worst

by cantoute

Bad got worse

The plugin is badly coded… could be handy but since last updates it has decided you needed a premium to set vars like post_max_size This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by cantoute

by deffectrix

Amazing so Simple

This is an awesome plugin, works like a charm. Thank you. This topic was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by deffectrix.

phpinfo() WP Reviews

by idesignwork

simple and reliable tool

Perfect for developers, it helps troubleshoot compatibility issues quickly, though access should be limited to admins for security.

by jolxd

best way to see phpinfo

This is best plugin i have ever seen to have a PHP configurations. Super lightweight plugin with some extra features.

by Emran Hossain Sagor

Exactly what i wanted

Exactly what i wanted to have. And additionally, you can add you PHP values also.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom PHP Settings or phpinfo() WP more popular?
Custom PHP Settings has 10K+ active installations while phpinfo() WP has 3.0K+. Custom PHP Settings is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom PHP Settings or phpinfo() WP?
Custom PHP Settings has a 4.4/5 rating from 15 reviews, while phpinfo() WP has a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Custom PHP Settings and phpinfo() WP free?
Custom PHP Settings is free and phpinfo() WP is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom PHP Settings or phpinfo() WP?
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?
Custom PHP Settings was last updated 4 months ago and phpinfo() WP was last updated 11 months ago.

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