PR Splash vs SimpleSplash (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, PR Splash has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (30 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. PR Splash has accumulated 2.5K+ total downloads while SimpleSplash has 8.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PR Splash | SimpleSplash | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 30 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 2.5K+ | ► | 8.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2010 | |
| Age | 12 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3.1+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.4 | 0.2.1 |
Rating
5/5PR Splash
SimpleSplash5/5
Total Reviews
2PR Splash
◄SimpleSplash1
Active Installs
30PR Splash
◄SimpleSplash10
Total Downloads
2.5K+PR Splash
►SimpleSplash8.7K+
Support Resolution
N/APR Splash
SimpleSplashN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoPR Splash
◄SimpleSplash15 years ago
First Released
2014PR Splash
SimpleSplash2010
Age
12 yearsPR Splash
SimpleSplash16 years
WP Requires
3.3.1+PR Splash
SimpleSplash2.8+
PHP Requires
false+PR Splash
SimpleSplashfalse+
Business Model
FreePR Splash
SimpleSplashFree
Latest Version
1.0.4PR Splash
SimpleSplash0.2.1
Rating Breakdown
PR Splash
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
SimpleSplash
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PR Splash or SimpleSplash more popular?
PR Splash has 30 active installations while SimpleSplash has 10. PR Splash is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PR Splash or SimpleSplash?
PR Splash has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while SimpleSplash has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are PR Splash and SimpleSplash free?
PR Splash is free and SimpleSplash is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PR Splash or SimpleSplash?
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?
PR Splash was last updated 11 years ago and SimpleSplash was last updated 15 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.