Softaculous vs Codegear Starter (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, Softaculous has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Softaculous has accumulated 108K+ total downloads while Codegear Starter has 8.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Softaculous | Codegear Starter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 108K+ | ◄ | 8.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2022 | |
| Age | 2 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2.7 | 1.3.4 |
Rating
N/ASoftaculous
Codegear StarterN/A
Total Reviews
0Softaculous
Codegear Starter0
Active Installs
10K+Softaculous
◄Codegear Starter70
Total Downloads
108K+Softaculous
◄Codegear Starter8.0K+
Support Resolution
0%Softaculous
Codegear StarterN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoSoftaculous
◄Codegear Starter11 months ago
First Released
2024Softaculous
Codegear Starter2022
Age
2 yearsSoftaculous
Codegear Starter4 years
WP Requires
4.4+Softaculous
Codegear Starter5.1+
PHP Requires
5.3+Softaculous
Codegear Starter7.2+
Business Model
FreeSoftaculous
Codegear StarterFree
Latest Version
2.2.7Softaculous
Codegear Starter1.3.4
Rating Breakdown
Softaculous
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Codegear Starter
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Softaculous or Codegear Starter more popular?
Softaculous has 10K+ active installations while Codegear Starter has 70. Softaculous is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Softaculous or Codegear Starter?
Softaculous has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Codegear Starter has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Softaculous and Codegear Starter free?
Softaculous is free and Codegear Starter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Softaculous or Codegear Starter?
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?
Softaculous was last updated 8 months ago and Codegear Starter was last updated 11 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.