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Plugin Check (PCP) vs Extension Profiles (2026)

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

Plugin Check (PCP)

Plugin Check (PCP)

4.4(32)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Extension Profiles

Extension Profiles

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Plugin Check (PCP) has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 32 reviews) and leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Plugin Check (PCP) has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Extension Profiles has 196.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Plugin Check (PCP)
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Extension ProfilesN/A
Total Reviews
32Plugin Check (PCP)
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Extension Profiles0
Active Installs
8.0K+Plugin Check (PCP)
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Extension Profiles0
Total Downloads
756K+Plugin Check (PCP)
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Extension Profiles196
Support Resolution
0%Plugin Check (PCP)
Extension ProfilesN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoPlugin Check (PCP)
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Extension Profiles1 month ago
First Released
2011Plugin Check (PCP)
Extension Profiles2026
Age
15 yearsPlugin Check (PCP)
Extension Profiles2 months
WP Requires
6.3+Plugin Check (PCP)
Extension Profiles6.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Plugin Check (PCP)
Extension Profiles7.4+
Business Model
FreePlugin Check (PCP)
Extension ProfilesFree
Latest Version
1.9.0Plugin Check (PCP)
Extension Profiles1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Plugin Check (PCP)

4.4/5(32 reviews)
5
78%
4
3%
3
6%
2
6%
1
6%

Extension Profiles

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Plugin Check (PCP) Reviews

by Barry

False positives

The plugin review started with false positives and was not accurate.

by Stachethemes

Must have

Useful tool for catching issues early. If you’re serious about plugin development, this is a must-have.

by dansart

Very helpful

Great tool to help finding issues with your plugin. The only thing I would like to see as a button that allows you to ignore certain messages, or mark them as fixed. So if you re-scan, it is easier to

Extension Profiles Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plugin Check (PCP) or Extension Profiles more popular?
Plugin Check (PCP) has 8.0K+ active installations while Extension Profiles has 0. Plugin Check (PCP) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Plugin Check (PCP) or Extension Profiles?
Plugin Check (PCP) has a 4.4/5 rating from 32 reviews, while Extension Profiles has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Plugin Check (PCP) and Extension Profiles free?
Plugin Check (PCP) is free and Extension Profiles is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Plugin Check (PCP) or Extension Profiles?
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?
Plugin Check (PCP) was last updated 2 weeks ago and Extension Profiles was last updated 1 month ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.