Silent Update vs Whisper Comment Reloaded (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 Whisper Comment Reloaded has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Silent Update | Whisper Comment Reloaded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 50 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 2.0K+ | ► | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2011 | |
| Age | 11 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Silent Update
◄Whisper Comment ReloadedN/A
Total Reviews
2Silent Update
◄Whisper Comment Reloaded0
Active Installs
50Silent Update
◄Whisper Comment Reloaded10
Total Downloads
2.0K+Silent Update
►Whisper Comment Reloaded2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ASilent Update
Whisper Comment ReloadedN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoSilent Update
◄Whisper Comment Reloaded14 years ago
First Released
2015Silent Update
Whisper Comment Reloaded2011
Age
11 yearsSilent Update
Whisper Comment Reloaded15 years
WP Requires
3.0+Silent Update
Whisper Comment Reloaded2.8+
PHP Requires
false+Silent Update
Whisper Comment Reloadedfalse+
Business Model
FreeSilent Update
Whisper Comment ReloadedFree
Latest Version
1.0.0Silent Update
Whisper Comment Reloaded1.0
Rating Breakdown
Silent Update
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Whisper Comment Reloaded
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silent Update or Whisper Comment Reloaded more popular?
Silent Update has 50 active installations while Whisper Comment Reloaded has 10. Silent Update is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Silent Update or Whisper Comment Reloaded?
Silent Update has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Whisper Comment Reloaded has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Silent Update and Whisper Comment Reloaded free?
Silent Update is free and Whisper Comment Reloaded is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Silent Update or Whisper Comment Reloaded?
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 Whisper Comment Reloaded was last updated 14 years ago.
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