Theater for WordPress vs Stage WP Plugin Manager (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, Stage WP Plugin Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Theater for WordPress leads in active installations (600 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Theater for WordPress has accumulated 43K+ total downloads while Stage WP Plugin Manager has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Theater for WordPress | Stage WP Plugin Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 25 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 43K+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Age | 13 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.19.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.9/5Theater for WordPress
►Stage WP Plugin Manager5/5
Total Reviews
25Theater for WordPress
◄Stage WP Plugin Manager3
Active Installs
600Theater for WordPress
◄Stage WP Plugin Manager10
Total Downloads
43K+Theater for WordPress
◄Stage WP Plugin Manager2.8K+
Support Resolution
0%Theater for WordPress
Stage WP Plugin ManagerN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoTheater for WordPress
◄Stage WP Plugin Manager11 years ago
First Released
2013Theater for WordPress
Stage WP Plugin Manager2014
Age
13 yearsTheater for WordPress
Stage WP Plugin Manager12 years
WP Requires
4.7+Theater for WordPress
Stage WP Plugin Manager3.0+
PHP Requires
5.4+Theater for WordPress
Stage WP Plugin Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreeTheater for WordPress
Stage WP Plugin ManagerFree
Latest Version
0.19.1Theater for WordPress
Stage WP Plugin Manager1.0
Rating Breakdown
Theater for WordPress
4.9/5(25 reviews)
5
96%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
0%
Stage WP Plugin Manager
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Theater for WordPress or Stage WP Plugin Manager more popular?
Theater for WordPress has 600 active installations while Stage WP Plugin Manager has 10. Theater for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Theater for WordPress or Stage WP Plugin Manager?
Theater for WordPress has a 4.9/5 rating from 25 reviews, while Stage WP Plugin Manager has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Theater for WordPress and Stage WP Plugin Manager free?
Theater for WordPress is free and Stage WP Plugin Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Theater for WordPress or Stage WP Plugin Manager?
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?
Theater for WordPress was last updated 3 months ago and Stage WP Plugin Manager was last updated 11 years ago.
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