Ebook Store vs Smashwords Book Widget (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, Ebook Store has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 59 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Ebook Store has accumulated 143K+ total downloads while Smashwords Book Widget has 7.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Ebook Store | Smashwords Book Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 59 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 143K+ | ◄ | 7.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Age | 12 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.1+ | 3.3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.93 | 1.18 |
Rating
4.4/5Ebook Store
◄Smashwords Book WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
59Ebook Store
◄Smashwords Book Widget0
Active Installs
800Ebook Store
◄Smashwords Book Widget20
Total Downloads
143K+Ebook Store
◄Smashwords Book Widget7.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AEbook Store
Smashwords Book WidgetN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoEbook Store
◄Smashwords Book Widget12 years ago
First Released
2014Ebook Store
Smashwords Book Widget2012
Age
12 yearsEbook Store
Smashwords Book Widget14 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+Ebook Store
Smashwords Book Widget3.3.1+
PHP Requires
false+Ebook Store
Smashwords Book Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeEbook Store
Smashwords Book WidgetFree
Latest Version
5.93Ebook Store
Smashwords Book Widget1.18
Rating Breakdown
Ebook Store
4.4/5(59 reviews)
5
83%
4
2%
3
2%
2
0%
1
14%
Smashwords Book Widget
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ebook Store or Smashwords Book Widget more popular?
Ebook Store has 800 active installations while Smashwords Book Widget has 20. Ebook Store is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Ebook Store or Smashwords Book Widget?
Ebook Store has a 4.4/5 rating from 59 reviews, while Smashwords Book Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Ebook Store and Smashwords Book Widget free?
Ebook Store is free and Smashwords Book Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Ebook Store or Smashwords Book Widget?
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?
Ebook Store was last updated 4 months ago and Smashwords Book Widget was last updated 12 years ago.
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