Remove "Powered by WordPress" vs Options for Twenty Twenty-One (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Remove "Powered by WordPress"
20K+ active installs
Free
Options for Twenty Twenty-One
7.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Options for Twenty Twenty-One has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 64 reviews) while Remove "Powered by WordPress" leads in active installations (20K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Remove "Powered by WordPress" has accumulated 478K+ total downloads while Options for Twenty Twenty-One has 238K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Remove "Powered by WordPress" | Options for Twenty Twenty-One | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ► | 64 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 478K+ | ◄ | 238K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2020 | |
| Age | 9 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.2 | 1.7.9 |
Rating Breakdown
Remove "Powered by WordPress"
Options for Twenty Twenty-One
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Remove "Powered by WordPress" averaged approximately 63 daily downloads while Options for Twenty Twenty-One averaged 18.
Recent Reviews
Remove "Powered by WordPress" Reviews
Your theme “twentytwentyfive” is not compatible.
Doesn’t support past twentytwentyone, so none of the default WordPress themes are supported.
quick and easy!
Honestly the fastest and most simple plug-in I’ve used with instant results. So easy!
Brilliant plugin
This plugin worked instantly, I just had to activate it and the credit was removed. Very impressed! Thanks.
Options for Twenty Twenty-One Reviews
sidebar disappeared
I once had a sidebar thanks to this plugin. And it was great, and I liked it. But one day, it disappeared and it is now part of the premium options. So I have no sidebar anymore.
Fast, Easy, very inclusive!
I hand code, I needed a foundation to build on but most were not what I was looking for. Options for Twenty-One really fit my needs. Now I have a strong foundation to recommend and build on for future
Best plugin for adding extra options
IMO this is the best plugin for adding extra options to your Twenty Twenty-One theme. The same applies to other plugins from the “Options for” series. Support from developer (Oliver) is great and very
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