Checklist in Post vs Publishing Checklist (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, Checklist in Post has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Checklist in Post has accumulated 7.8K+ total downloads while Publishing Checklist has 4.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Checklist in Post | Publishing Checklist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 7.8K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2015 | |
| Age | 9 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.3 | 0.1.0 |
Rating
5/5Checklist in Post
◄Publishing Checklist3/5
Total Reviews
6Checklist in Post
◄Publishing Checklist2
Active Installs
400Checklist in Post
◄Publishing Checklist200
Total Downloads
7.8K+Checklist in Post
◄Publishing Checklist4.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AChecklist in Post
Publishing ChecklistN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoChecklist in Post
◄Publishing Checklist10 years ago
First Released
2017Checklist in Post
Publishing Checklist2015
Age
9 yearsChecklist in Post
Publishing Checklist11 years
WP Requires
3.0+Checklist in Post
Publishing Checklist4.2+
PHP Requires
false+Checklist in Post
Publishing Checklistfalse+
Business Model
FreeChecklist in Post
Publishing ChecklistFree
Latest Version
1.1.3Checklist in Post
Publishing Checklist0.1.0
Rating Breakdown
Checklist in Post
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Publishing Checklist
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Checklist in Post or Publishing Checklist more popular?
Checklist in Post has 400 active installations while Publishing Checklist has 200. Checklist in Post is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Checklist in Post or Publishing Checklist?
Checklist in Post has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Publishing Checklist has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Checklist in Post and Publishing Checklist free?
Checklist in Post is free and Publishing Checklist is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Checklist in Post or Publishing Checklist?
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?
Checklist in Post was last updated 7 years ago and Publishing Checklist was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.