SmugMug Embed vs SmugBuy (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, SmugMug Embed has a higher user rating (3.5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. SmugMug Embed has accumulated 8.4K+ total downloads while SmugBuy has 4.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SmugMug Embed | SmugBuy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.5/5 | ◄ | 1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 8.4K+ | ◄ | 4.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2011 | |
| Age | 13 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.8+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.13 | 1.1.5 |
Rating
3.5/5SmugMug Embed
◄SmugBuy1/5
Total Reviews
4SmugMug Embed
◄SmugBuy1
Active Installs
100SmugMug Embed
◄SmugBuy10
Total Downloads
8.4K+SmugMug Embed
◄SmugBuy4.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ASmugMug Embed
SmugBuyN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoSmugMug Embed
◄SmugBuy14 years ago
First Released
2013SmugMug Embed
SmugBuy2011
Age
13 yearsSmugMug Embed
SmugBuy15 years
WP Requires
4.8+SmugMug Embed
SmugBuy2.8+
PHP Requires
false+SmugMug Embed
SmugBuyfalse+
Business Model
FreeSmugMug Embed
SmugBuyFree
Latest Version
3.13SmugMug Embed
SmugBuy1.1.5
Rating Breakdown
SmugMug Embed
3.5/5(4 reviews)
5
25%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%
SmugBuy
1/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is SmugMug Embed or SmugBuy more popular?
SmugMug Embed has 100 active installations while SmugBuy has 10. SmugMug Embed is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SmugMug Embed or SmugBuy?
SmugMug Embed has a 3.5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while SmugBuy has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are SmugMug Embed and SmugBuy free?
SmugMug Embed is free and SmugBuy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SmugMug Embed or SmugBuy?
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?
SmugMug Embed was last updated 5 years ago and SmugBuy was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.