HivePress Favorites vs Readinglist (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, HivePress Favorites has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. HivePress Favorites has accumulated 77K+ total downloads while Readinglist has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HivePress Favorites | Readinglist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 8.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 77K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Age | 8 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.2 | 2.1 |
Rating
5/5HivePress Favorites
Readinglist5/5
Total Reviews
4HivePress Favorites
◄Readinglist1
Active Installs
8.0K+HivePress Favorites
◄Readinglist0
Total Downloads
77K+HivePress Favorites
◄Readinglist1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AHivePress Favorites
ReadinglistN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoHivePress Favorites
◄Readinglist3 years ago
First Released
2018HivePress Favorites
Readinglist2018
Age
8 yearsHivePress Favorites
Readinglist8 years
WP Requires
5.0+HivePress Favorites
Readinglist3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+HivePress Favorites
Readinglistfalse+
Business Model
FreeHivePress Favorites
ReadinglistFree
Latest Version
1.2.2HivePress Favorites
Readinglist2.1
Rating Breakdown
HivePress Favorites
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Readinglist
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
HivePress Favorites Reviews
by NewCodeByte
Essential and functional
Essential plugin for any directory. It integrates perfectly with HivePress and adds the favorites feature natively and immediately, without needing configurations. Recommended.
by bemay1
Perfect
Perfect
by vdrive6
Great plugin & support
great extension
Readinglist Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HivePress Favorites or Readinglist more popular?
HivePress Favorites has 8.0K+ active installations while Readinglist has 0. HivePress Favorites is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HivePress Favorites or Readinglist?
HivePress Favorites has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Readinglist has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are HivePress Favorites and Readinglist free?
HivePress Favorites is free and Readinglist is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HivePress Favorites or Readinglist?
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?
HivePress Favorites was last updated 1 month ago and Readinglist was last updated 3 years ago.
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