Simple Tournament Brackets vs MSTW Bracket Builder (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Simple Tournament Brackets
4.1(8)
300 active installs
Free
Updated 3 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple Tournament Brackets has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Tournament Brackets has accumulated 6.9K+ total downloads while MSTW Bracket Builder has 9.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Tournament Brackets | MSTW Bracket Builder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 6.9K+ | ► | 9.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2016 | |
| Age | 4 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 3.4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.1 | 1.4 |
Rating
4.1/5Simple Tournament Brackets
◄MSTW Bracket Builder3/5
Total Reviews
8Simple Tournament Brackets
◄MSTW Bracket Builder2
Active Installs
300Simple Tournament Brackets
◄MSTW Bracket Builder100
Total Downloads
6.9K+Simple Tournament Brackets
►MSTW Bracket Builder9.1K+
Support Resolution
100%Simple Tournament Brackets
MSTW Bracket BuilderN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoSimple Tournament Brackets
◄MSTW Bracket Builder1 year ago
First Released
2022Simple Tournament Brackets
MSTW Bracket Builder2016
Age
4 yearsSimple Tournament Brackets
MSTW Bracket Builder10 years
WP Requires
4.7+Simple Tournament Brackets
MSTW Bracket Builder3.4.2+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Simple Tournament Brackets
MSTW Bracket Builder5.6+
Business Model
FreeSimple Tournament Brackets
MSTW Bracket BuilderFree
Latest Version
1.3.1Simple Tournament Brackets
MSTW Bracket Builder1.4
Rating Breakdown
Simple Tournament Brackets
4.1/5(8 reviews)
5
50%
4
38%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%
MSTW Bracket Builder
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple Tournament Brackets or MSTW Bracket Builder more popular?
Simple Tournament Brackets has 300 active installations while MSTW Bracket Builder has 100. Simple Tournament Brackets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Tournament Brackets or MSTW Bracket Builder?
Simple Tournament Brackets has a 4.1/5 rating from 8 reviews, while MSTW Bracket Builder has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Simple Tournament Brackets and MSTW Bracket Builder free?
Simple Tournament Brackets is free and MSTW Bracket Builder is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Tournament Brackets or MSTW Bracket Builder?
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?
Simple Tournament Brackets was last updated 3 weeks ago and MSTW Bracket Builder was last updated 1 year ago.
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