Plugin Dependencies vs WP Composer (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, Plugin Dependencies has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Plugin Dependencies has accumulated 8.1K+ total downloads while WP Composer has 9.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Plugin Dependencies | WP Composer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 8.1K+ | ► | 9.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2013 | |
| Age | 16 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3 | 0.1.2 |
Rating
5/5Plugin Dependencies
WP Composer5/5
Total Reviews
7Plugin Dependencies
◄WP Composer2
Active Installs
200Plugin Dependencies
◄WP Composer70
Total Downloads
8.1K+Plugin Dependencies
►WP Composer9.3K+
Support Resolution
N/APlugin Dependencies
WP ComposerN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoPlugin Dependencies
◄WP Composer12 years ago
First Released
2010Plugin Dependencies
WP Composer2013
Age
16 yearsPlugin Dependencies
WP Composer13 years
WP Requires
3.1+Plugin Dependencies
WP Composer3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Plugin Dependencies
WP Composerfalse+
Business Model
FreePlugin Dependencies
WP ComposerFree
Latest Version
1.3Plugin Dependencies
WP Composer0.1.2
Rating Breakdown
Plugin Dependencies
5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Composer
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plugin Dependencies or WP Composer more popular?
Plugin Dependencies has 200 active installations while WP Composer has 70. Plugin Dependencies is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Plugin Dependencies or WP Composer?
Plugin Dependencies has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews, while WP Composer has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Plugin Dependencies and WP Composer free?
Plugin Dependencies is free and WP Composer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Plugin Dependencies or WP Composer?
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 Dependencies was last updated 11 years ago and WP Composer was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.