Academic Blogger's Toolkit vs Side Matter (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Academic Blogger's Toolkit
4.3(28)
300 active installs
Free
Updated 6 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Side Matter has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 13 reviews) while Academic Blogger's Toolkit leads in active installations (300 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Academic Blogger's Toolkit has accumulated 35K+ total downloads while Side Matter has 9.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Academic Blogger's Toolkit | Side Matter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 28 | ◄ | 13 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 35K+ | ◄ | 9.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2013 | |
| Age | 11 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.2.2 | 1.4 |
Rating
4.3/5Academic Blogger's Toolkit
►Side Matter4.6/5
Total Reviews
28Academic Blogger's Toolkit
◄Side Matter13
Active Installs
300Academic Blogger's Toolkit
◄Side Matter100
Total Downloads
35K+Academic Blogger's Toolkit
◄Side Matter9.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AAcademic Blogger's Toolkit
Side MatterN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoAcademic Blogger's Toolkit
◄Side Matter12 years ago
First Released
2015Academic Blogger's Toolkit
Side Matter2013
Age
11 yearsAcademic Blogger's Toolkit
Side Matter13 years
WP Requires
5.3+Academic Blogger's Toolkit
Side Matter3.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Academic Blogger's Toolkit
Side Matterfalse+
Business Model
FreeAcademic Blogger's Toolkit
Side MatterFree
Latest Version
5.2.2Academic Blogger's Toolkit
Side Matter1.4
Rating Breakdown
Academic Blogger's Toolkit
4.3/5(28 reviews)
5
75%
4
4%
3
4%
2
7%
1
11%
Side Matter
4.6/5(13 reviews)
5
85%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Academic Blogger's Toolkit or Side Matter more popular?
Academic Blogger's Toolkit has 300 active installations while Side Matter has 100. Academic Blogger's Toolkit is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Academic Blogger's Toolkit or Side Matter?
Academic Blogger's Toolkit has a 4.3/5 rating from 28 reviews, while Side Matter has a 4.6/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Academic Blogger's Toolkit and Side Matter free?
Academic Blogger's Toolkit is free and Side Matter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Academic Blogger's Toolkit or Side Matter?
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?
Academic Blogger's Toolkit was last updated 6 years ago and Side Matter was last updated 12 years ago.
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