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OptionTree vs Simple Options (2026)

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

OptionTree

OptionTree

4.7(105)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View OptionTree
VS
Simple Options

Simple Options

0(0)

80 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Simple Options

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, OptionTree has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 105 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. OptionTree has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while Simple Options has 5.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5OptionTree
◄
Simple OptionsN/A
Total Reviews
105OptionTree
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Simple Options0
Active Installs
50K+OptionTree
◄
Simple Options80
Total Downloads
1.3M+OptionTree
◄
Simple Options5.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AOptionTree
Simple OptionsN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoOptionTree
◄
Simple Options13 years ago
First Released
2010OptionTree
Simple Options2012
Age
16 yearsOptionTree
Simple Options14 years
WP Requires
3.8+OptionTree
Simple Options3.3+
PHP Requires
5.3.0+OptionTree
Simple Optionsfalse+
Business Model
FreeOptionTree
Simple OptionsFree
Latest Version
2.7.3OptionTree
Simple Options0.1.2

Rating Breakdown

OptionTree

4.7/5(105 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
8%

Simple Options

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

Recent Reviews

OptionTree Reviews

by saeed.mzi

easy plugin

Hello, This is a useful plugin, do you have any plan for updating it???

by Edgard_Roul

Genera un aviso de error en modo depuración

Muy buenas. Es muy bueno el plugin. Pero genera un aviso de error cuando tengo activado el modo DEPURACIÓN del WordPress. El mensaje es el siguiente: Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of

by pouyadaraee

will this plugin gonna update?

Hello, This is a useful plugin, do you have any plan for updating it?

Simple Options Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OptionTree or Simple Options more popular?
OptionTree has 50K+ active installations while Simple Options has 80. OptionTree is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — OptionTree or Simple Options?
OptionTree has a 4.7/5 rating from 105 reviews, while Simple Options has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are OptionTree and Simple Options free?
OptionTree is free and Simple Options is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — OptionTree or Simple Options?
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?
OptionTree was last updated 6 years ago and Simple Options was last updated 13 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.