WP Simple tabs vs W3Responsive Tabs (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, WP Simple tabs has a higher user rating (3/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Simple tabs has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while W3Responsive Tabs has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Simple tabs | W3Responsive Tabs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Age | 14 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | false+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
3/5WP Simple tabs
◄W3Responsive TabsN/A
Total Reviews
2WP Simple tabs
◄W3Responsive Tabs0
Active Installs
10WP Simple tabs
W3Responsive Tabs10
Total Downloads
10K+WP Simple tabs
◄W3Responsive Tabs1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Simple tabs
W3Responsive TabsN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoWP Simple tabs
►W3Responsive Tabs10 years ago
First Released
2012WP Simple tabs
W3Responsive Tabs2015
Age
14 yearsWP Simple tabs
W3Responsive Tabs11 years
WP Requires
false+WP Simple tabs
W3Responsive Tabs3.3+
PHP Requires
false+WP Simple tabs
W3Responsive Tabsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Simple tabs
W3Responsive TabsFree
Latest Version
1.0WP Simple tabs
W3Responsive Tabs1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Simple tabs
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
W3Responsive Tabs
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Simple tabs or W3Responsive Tabs more popular?
WP Simple tabs has 10 active installations while W3Responsive Tabs has 10. W3Responsive Tabs is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Simple tabs or W3Responsive Tabs?
WP Simple tabs has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while W3Responsive Tabs has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Simple tabs and W3Responsive Tabs free?
WP Simple tabs is free and W3Responsive Tabs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Simple tabs or W3Responsive Tabs?
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?
WP Simple tabs was last updated 13 years ago and W3Responsive Tabs was last updated 10 years ago.
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