Widget Importer & Exporter vs Posterous Importer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Widget Importer & Exporter
4.7(117)
200K+ active installs
Free
Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Widget Importer & Exporter has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 117 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget Importer & Exporter has accumulated 5.3M+ total downloads while Posterous Importer has 16K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widget Importer & Exporter | Posterous Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 117 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 90 |
| Total Downloads | 5.3M+ | ◄ | 16K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2010 | |
| Age | 13 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 0.10 |
Rating
4.7/5Widget Importer & Exporter
◄Posterous Importer4.5/5
Total Reviews
117Widget Importer & Exporter
◄Posterous Importer2
Active Installs
200K+Widget Importer & Exporter
◄Posterous Importer90
Total Downloads
5.3M+Widget Importer & Exporter
◄Posterous Importer16K+
Support Resolution
N/AWidget Importer & Exporter
Posterous ImporterN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWidget Importer & Exporter
◄Posterous Importer13 years ago
First Released
2013Widget Importer & Exporter
Posterous Importer2010
Age
13 yearsWidget Importer & Exporter
Posterous Importer16 years
WP Requires
3.5+Widget Importer & Exporter
Posterous Importer2.9+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Widget Importer & Exporter
Posterous Importerfalse+
Business Model
FreeWidget Importer & Exporter
Posterous ImporterFree
Latest Version
1.6.1Widget Importer & Exporter
Posterous Importer0.10
Rating Breakdown
Widget Importer & Exporter
4.7/5(117 reviews)
5
90%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%
Posterous Importer
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Widget Importer & Exporter Reviews
by Anil Chandra Robidas
Thanks for great plugin.
Simple and Easy to Use
by Chris Lovie-Tyler
Does what I need
Thanks for creating this!
by raffmediapub
Thank you very much
Thank you very much, 6 star plugin
Posterous Importer Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Widget Importer & Exporter or Posterous Importer more popular?
Widget Importer & Exporter has 200K+ active installations while Posterous Importer has 90. Widget Importer & Exporter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widget Importer & Exporter or Posterous Importer?
Widget Importer & Exporter has a 4.7/5 rating from 117 reviews, while Posterous Importer has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Widget Importer & Exporter and Posterous Importer free?
Widget Importer & Exporter is free and Posterous Importer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widget Importer & Exporter or Posterous Importer?
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?
Widget Importer & Exporter was last updated 4 months ago and Posterous Importer was last updated 13 years ago.
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