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TutorMate vs Surfer – WordPress Plugin (2026)

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

TutorMate

TutorMate

5(1)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View TutorMate
VS
Surfer – WordPress Plugin

Surfer – WordPress Plugin

4.7(10)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Surfer – WordPress Plugin

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, TutorMate has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. TutorMate has accumulated 180K+ total downloads while Surfer – WordPress Plugin has 141K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5TutorMate
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Surfer – WordPress Plugin4.7/5
Total Reviews
1TutorMate
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Surfer – WordPress Plugin10
Active Installs
10K+TutorMate
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Surfer – WordPress Plugin6.0K+
Total Downloads
180K+TutorMate
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Surfer – WordPress Plugin141K+
Support Resolution
N/ATutorMate
Surfer – WordPress PluginN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoTutorMate
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Surfer – WordPress Plugin3 weeks ago
First Released
2021TutorMate
Surfer – WordPress Plugin2022
Age
5 yearsTutorMate
Surfer – WordPress Plugin4 years
WP Requires
5.3+TutorMate
Surfer – WordPress Plugin6.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+TutorMate
Surfer – WordPress Plugin7.4+
Business Model
FreeTutorMate
Surfer – WordPress PluginFree
Latest Version
3.0.1TutorMate
Surfer – WordPress Plugin1.6.8.626

Rating Breakdown

TutorMate

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Surfer – WordPress Plugin

4.7/5(10 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
0%
2
10%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

TutorMate Reviews

by akehsanz

Any Update for Nov 2025?

TutorLMS starter theme has not been UPDATED.. SO can we see any future updatde??

Surfer – WordPress Plugin Reviews

by cds71

Conflicts with Elementor

My client had this plugin activated for years, and there was never an issue. However, recently there’s a big Surfer side-window WITHIN Elementor. This is horrible for trying to use the page builder. D

by kevink5156

an honest review

so long story short ive recently started blogging for starting a side husstle and crating a long term buisness and i came across surfer seo from my mentor its a very good app and helps with seo optimi

by marknzw

Awesome tool

This tool is excellent and can simplify your content writing process, aid in content planning, and facilitate keyword research 🙂

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TutorMate or Surfer – WordPress Plugin more popular?
TutorMate has 10K+ active installations while Surfer – WordPress Plugin has 6.0K+. TutorMate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — TutorMate or Surfer – WordPress Plugin?
TutorMate has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Surfer – WordPress Plugin has a 4.7/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are TutorMate and Surfer – WordPress Plugin free?
TutorMate is free and Surfer – WordPress Plugin is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — TutorMate or Surfer – WordPress 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?
TutorMate was last updated 11 months ago and Surfer – WordPress Plugin was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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