thumbGen vs Thumbar Rating Plugin (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, thumbGen has a higher user rating (3/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. thumbGen has accumulated 12K+ total downloads while Thumbar Rating Plugin has 4.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | thumbGen | Thumbar Rating Plugin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 12K+ | ◄ | 4.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2015 | |
| Age | 16 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.9.0+ | 2.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.7.1 | 3.000 |
Rating
3/5thumbGen
◄Thumbar Rating PluginN/A
Total Reviews
2thumbGen
◄Thumbar Rating Plugin0
Active Installs
100thumbGen
◄Thumbar Rating Plugin10
Total Downloads
12K+thumbGen
◄Thumbar Rating Plugin4.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AthumbGen
Thumbar Rating PluginN/A
Last Updated
11 years agothumbGen
►Thumbar Rating Plugin9 years ago
First Released
2010thumbGen
Thumbar Rating Plugin2015
Age
16 yearsthumbGen
Thumbar Rating Plugin11 years
WP Requires
2.9.0+thumbGen
Thumbar Rating Plugin2.6+
PHP Requires
false+thumbGen
Thumbar Rating Pluginfalse+
Business Model
FreethumbGen
Thumbar Rating PluginFree
Latest Version
2.7.1thumbGen
Thumbar Rating Plugin3.000
Rating Breakdown
thumbGen
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Thumbar Rating Plugin
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is thumbGen or Thumbar Rating Plugin more popular?
thumbGen has 100 active installations while Thumbar Rating Plugin has 10. thumbGen is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — thumbGen or Thumbar Rating Plugin?
thumbGen has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Thumbar Rating Plugin has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are thumbGen and Thumbar Rating Plugin free?
thumbGen is free and Thumbar Rating Plugin is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — thumbGen or Thumbar Rating Plugin?
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?
thumbGen was last updated 11 years ago and Thumbar Rating Plugin was last updated 9 years ago.
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