Widget Subtitles vs Simple Subtitles (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, Widget Subtitles has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget Subtitles has accumulated 7.1K+ total downloads while Simple Subtitles has 7.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widget Subtitles | Simple Subtitles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 7.1K+ | ► | 7.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2016 | |
| Age | 10 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.1 | 2.1.1 |
Rating
5/5Widget Subtitles
Simple Subtitles5/5
Total Reviews
2Widget Subtitles
◄Simple Subtitles1
Active Installs
200Widget Subtitles
◄Simple Subtitles30
Total Downloads
7.1K+Widget Subtitles
►Simple Subtitles7.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AWidget Subtitles
Simple SubtitlesN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWidget Subtitles
◄Simple Subtitles9 years ago
First Released
2016Widget Subtitles
Simple Subtitles2016
Age
10 yearsWidget Subtitles
Simple Subtitles10 years
WP Requires
3.0+Widget Subtitles
Simple Subtitles3.5+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Widget Subtitles
Simple Subtitlesfalse+
Business Model
FreeWidget Subtitles
Simple SubtitlesFree
Latest Version
1.2.1Widget Subtitles
Simple Subtitles2.1.1
Rating Breakdown
Widget Subtitles
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Simple Subtitles
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Widget Subtitles or Simple Subtitles more popular?
Widget Subtitles has 200 active installations while Simple Subtitles has 30. Widget Subtitles is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widget Subtitles or Simple Subtitles?
Widget Subtitles has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Simple Subtitles has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Widget Subtitles and Simple Subtitles free?
Widget Subtitles is free and Simple Subtitles is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widget Subtitles or Simple Subtitles?
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?
Widget Subtitles was last updated 1 year ago and Simple Subtitles was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.