Silent Update vs Shameless Slide Out (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, Silent Update has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (50 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Silent Update has accumulated 2.0K+ total downloads while Shameless Slide Out has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Silent Update | Shameless Slide Out | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 50 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ► | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2022 | |
| Age | 11 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Silent Update
◄Shameless Slide OutN/A
Total Reviews
2Silent Update
◄Shameless Slide Out0
Active Installs
50Silent Update
◄Shameless Slide Out10
Total Downloads
2.0K+Silent Update
◄Shameless Slide Out1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ASilent Update
Shameless Slide OutN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoSilent Update
►Shameless Slide Out2 years ago
First Released
2015Silent Update
Shameless Slide Out2022
Age
11 yearsSilent Update
Shameless Slide Out4 years
WP Requires
3.0+Silent Update
Shameless Slide Out5.2+
PHP Requires
false+Silent Update
Shameless Slide Out7.0+
Business Model
FreeSilent Update
Shameless Slide OutFree
Latest Version
1.0.0Silent Update
Shameless Slide Out1.0
Rating Breakdown
Silent Update
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Shameless Slide Out
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silent Update or Shameless Slide Out more popular?
Silent Update has 50 active installations while Shameless Slide Out has 10. Silent Update is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Silent Update or Shameless Slide Out?
Silent Update has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Shameless Slide Out has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Silent Update and Shameless Slide Out free?
Silent Update is free and Shameless Slide Out is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Silent Update or Shameless Slide Out?
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?
Silent Update was last updated 10 years ago and Shameless Slide Out was last updated 2 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.