AMP vs Simple AMP (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, AMP has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 367 reviews) and leads in active installations (400K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. AMP has accumulated 16M+ total downloads while Simple AMP has 1.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AMP | Simple AMP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 367 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 400K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 16M+ | ◄ | 1.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 33% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 3.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5.5 | 0.1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
AMP
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
AMP Reviews
Bad Experience
Caused Critical Errors, when removed the plugin set itself to troubleshoot mode, and then deleted, now leaving all my plugins in troubleshooting mode
Bad Experience
I tried it when AMP was a “must have” but it’s just adding problems to your site. All the work you make on your site to give a good experience for your users is broken by AMP rendering. SEO is worst a
Very good plugin
And good support also
Simple AMP Reviews
No reviews yet
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