Subtitles vs Simple Subtitles (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple Subtitles has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Subtitles leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Subtitles has accumulated 125K+ total downloads while Simple Subtitles has 7.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Subtitles | Simple Subtitles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 53 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 125K+ | ◄ | 7.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Age | 12 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.9+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.0 | 2.1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
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Subtitles Reviews
Font size setting desired
It would be great to set the font sizes. This for single posts pages and in the archives/overview (where it is very small and difficult to read for older people). But the plugin does work great other
No longer supported as of WP 5
Subtitles disappeared from editor after WP update. No way to transfer them out of the plugin except by manual copy and paste.
Not showing there on forums and topics area.
Not compatible with bbPress. Not showing there on forums and topics area. Still 5 stars ⭐️ This topic was modified 7 years, 11 months ago by themoonwalker. This topic was modified 7 yea
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