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Gwolle Guestbook vs Review Manager (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Gwolle Guestbook

Gwolle Guestbook

4.8(114)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Review Manager

Review Manager

5(4)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Review Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Gwolle Guestbook leads in active installations (20K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gwolle Guestbook has accumulated 1.5M+ total downloads while Review Manager has 4.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Gwolle Guestbook
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Review Manager5/5
Total Reviews
114Gwolle Guestbook
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Review Manager4
Active Installs
20K+Gwolle Guestbook
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Review Manager100
Total Downloads
1.5M+Gwolle Guestbook
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Review Manager4.3K+
Support Resolution
25%Gwolle Guestbook
Review ManagerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoGwolle Guestbook
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Review Manager4 months ago
First Released
2009Gwolle Guestbook
Review Manager2020
Age
17 yearsGwolle Guestbook
Review Manager6 years
WP Requires
4.1+Gwolle Guestbook
Review Manager3.5.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Gwolle Guestbook
Review Manager5.6.0+
Business Model
FreeGwolle Guestbook
Review ManagerFree
Latest Version
4.10.1Gwolle Guestbook
Review Manager2.5.0

Rating Breakdown

Gwolle Guestbook

4.8/5(114 reviews)
5
89%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
3%

Review Manager

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Gwolle Guestbook Reviews

by wpapm

5 stars are not enough!

I’ve been using the guestbook for so long now… and I haven’t actually left a review yet? Shame on me! The guestbook is simply fantastic! The add-on is great too. I highly recommend both!

by fedor77

Меня пока всё устраивает.

Узнал о наличии в нём массы спама только через два года, устал удалять, но, кое что оставил. Забавный этот плагин, мне нравится. Простой в использовании.

by uniqf0x

was good…emphasis was

causes 403 error in nginx. unsure as to why.

Review Manager Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gwolle Guestbook or Review Manager more popular?
Gwolle Guestbook has 20K+ active installations while Review Manager has 100. Gwolle Guestbook is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gwolle Guestbook or Review Manager?
Gwolle Guestbook has a 4.8/5 rating from 114 reviews, while Review Manager has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Gwolle Guestbook and Review Manager free?
Gwolle Guestbook is free and Review Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gwolle Guestbook or Review Manager?
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?
Gwolle Guestbook was last updated 1 month ago and Review Manager was last updated 4 months ago.

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