Review Manager vs Smart Site Reviews (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, Review Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Review Manager has accumulated 4.3K+ total downloads while Smart Site Reviews has 318.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Review Manager | Smart Site Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 4.3K+ | ◄ | 318 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 7 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2025 | |
| Age | 6 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.0+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5.0 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
5/5Review Manager
◄Smart Site ReviewsN/A
Total Reviews
4Review Manager
◄Smart Site Reviews0
Active Installs
100Review Manager
◄Smart Site Reviews0
Total Downloads
4.3K+Review Manager
◄Smart Site Reviews318
Support Resolution
N/AReview Manager
Smart Site ReviewsN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoReview Manager
◄Smart Site Reviews7 months ago
First Released
2020Review Manager
Smart Site Reviews2025
Age
6 yearsReview Manager
Smart Site Reviews1 year
WP Requires
3.5.1+Review Manager
Smart Site Reviews5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.0+Review Manager
Smart Site Reviews7.2+
Business Model
FreeReview Manager
Smart Site ReviewsFree
Latest Version
2.5.0Review Manager
Smart Site Reviews1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Review Manager
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Smart Site Reviews
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Review Manager or Smart Site Reviews more popular?
Review Manager has 100 active installations while Smart Site Reviews has 0. Review Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Review Manager or Smart Site Reviews?
Review Manager has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Smart Site Reviews has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Review Manager and Smart Site Reviews free?
Review Manager is free and Smart Site Reviews is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Review Manager or Smart Site Reviews?
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?
Review Manager was last updated 4 months ago and Smart Site Reviews was last updated 7 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.