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HivePress Messages vs Sparki (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

HivePress Messages

HivePress Messages

3.7(3)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View HivePress Messages
VS
Sparki

Sparki

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Sparki

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, HivePress Messages has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. HivePress Messages has accumulated 90K+ total downloads while Sparki has 640.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.7/5HivePress Messages
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SparkiN/A
Total Reviews
3HivePress Messages
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Sparki0
Active Installs
8.0K+HivePress Messages
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Sparki0
Total Downloads
90K+HivePress Messages
◄
Sparki640
Support Resolution
N/AHivePress Messages
SparkiN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoHivePress Messages
◄
Sparki3 years ago
First Released
2018HivePress Messages
Sparki2022
Age
8 yearsHivePress Messages
Sparki4 years
WP Requires
5.0+HivePress Messages
Sparki3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+HivePress Messages
Sparki5.6+
Business Model
FreeHivePress Messages
SparkiFree
Latest Version
1.4.0HivePress Messages
Sparki1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

HivePress Messages

3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

Sparki

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

HivePress Messages Reviews

by bemay1

Good

Need to be improved, but amazing team!

by Bam Dorner

Leider unbrauchbar

Das es nicht mit jedem Thema funktioniert, sondern sein eigenes braucht Schade

by Lucas Barbosa

Great

This extension is incredible, it helps a lot

Sparki Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HivePress Messages or Sparki more popular?
HivePress Messages has 8.0K+ active installations while Sparki has 0. HivePress Messages is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HivePress Messages or Sparki?
HivePress Messages has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Sparki has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are HivePress Messages and Sparki free?
HivePress Messages is free and Sparki is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HivePress Messages or Sparki?
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?
HivePress Messages was last updated 1 month ago and Sparki was last updated 3 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.