W3C validation auto check vs (x)html easy validator (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
W3C validation auto check
4(1)
70 active installs
Free
Updated 13 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, W3C validation auto check has a higher user rating (4/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. W3C validation auto check has accumulated 8.1K+ total downloads while (x)html easy validator has 5.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | W3C validation auto check | (x)html easy validator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | 4/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | 1 | |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 8.1K+ | ◄ | 5.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Age | 15 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.2+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.1 | 0.4 |
Rating
4/5W3C validation auto check
(x)html easy validator4/5
Total Reviews
1W3C validation auto check
(x)html easy validator1
Active Installs
70W3C validation auto check
◄(x)html easy validator10
Total Downloads
8.1K+W3C validation auto check
◄(x)html easy validator5.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AW3C validation auto check
(x)html easy validatorN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoW3C validation auto check
◄(x)html easy validator14 years ago
First Released
2011W3C validation auto check
(x)html easy validator2011
Age
15 yearsW3C validation auto check
(x)html easy validator15 years
WP Requires
3.0.2+W3C validation auto check
(x)html easy validatorfalse+
PHP Requires
false+W3C validation auto check
(x)html easy validatorfalse+
Business Model
FreeW3C validation auto check
(x)html easy validatorFree
Latest Version
1.5.1W3C validation auto check
(x)html easy validator0.4
Rating Breakdown
W3C validation auto check
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
(x)html easy validator
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is W3C validation auto check or (x)html easy validator more popular?
W3C validation auto check has 70 active installations while (x)html easy validator has 10. W3C validation auto check is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — W3C validation auto check or (x)html easy validator?
W3C validation auto check has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews, while (x)html easy validator has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are W3C validation auto check and (x)html easy validator free?
W3C validation auto check is free and (x)html easy validator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — W3C validation auto check or (x)html easy validator?
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?
W3C validation auto check was last updated 13 years ago and (x)html easy validator was last updated 14 years ago.
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