Transients Manager vs Get Options (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, Transients Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 38 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Transients Manager has accumulated 528K+ total downloads while Get Options has 6.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Transients Manager | Get Options | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 38 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 528K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Age | 12 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 3.2.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.7 | 2.7.0 |
Rating
5/5Transients Manager
Get Options5/5
Total Reviews
38Transients Manager
◄Get Options3
Active Installs
20K+Transients Manager
◄Get Options40
Total Downloads
528K+Transients Manager
◄Get Options6.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ATransients Manager
Get OptionsN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoTransients Manager
►Get Options1 year ago
First Released
2014Transients Manager
Get Options2012
Age
12 yearsTransients Manager
Get Options14 years
WP Requires
5.3+Transients Manager
Get Options3.2.1+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Transients Manager
Get Optionsfalse+
Business Model
FreeTransients Manager
Get OptionsFree
Latest Version
2.0.7Transients Manager
Get Options2.7.0
Rating Breakdown
Transients Manager
5/5(38 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Get Options
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Transients Manager Reviews
by Farzad
Useful
Just Perfect 😀
by Jihad Sinnaour
Excellent!
Useful dev tool
by pandammonium
Works with WP 6.1.1
This is invaluable for developing plugins with WP transients. It’s an easy-to-use plugin that does one thing well. It works in WP 6.1.1, although it contains some code deprecated in PHP8.2.
Get Options Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Transients Manager or Get Options more popular?
Transients Manager has 20K+ active installations while Get Options has 40. Transients Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Transients Manager or Get Options?
Transients Manager has a 5/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Get Options has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Transients Manager and Get Options free?
Transients Manager is free and Get Options is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Transients Manager or Get Options?
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?
Transients Manager was last updated 1 year ago and Get Options was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.