AMP vs Web Stories (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Web Stories has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 85 reviews) while AMP leads in active installations (400K+ vs 70K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. AMP has accumulated 16M+ total downloads while Web Stories has 2.9M+. Web Stories has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 33%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AMP | Web Stories | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 367 | ◄ | 85 |
| Active Installs | 400K+ | ◄ | 70K+ |
| Total Downloads | 16M+ | ◄ | 2.9M+ |
| Support Resolution | 33% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ► | 10 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2020 | |
| Age | 11 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 6.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5.5 | 1.42.0 |
Rating Breakdown
AMP
Web Stories
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, AMP averaged approximately 1,307 daily downloads while Web Stories averaged 255.
Recent Reviews
AMP Reviews
Bad Experience
Caused Critical Errors, when removed the plugin set itself to troubleshoot mode, and then deleted, now leaving all my plugins in troubleshooting mode
Bad Experience
I tried it when AMP was a “must have” but it’s just adding problems to your site. All the work you make on your site to give a good experience for your users is broken by AMP rendering. SEO is worst a
Very good plugin
And good support also
Web Stories Reviews
Expected a bit more from Google…
The plugin is great… But the plugin does not have mobile design. You cant make new stories by your phone. You must use either PC or tablet.
Close button
Hello! I’m experiencing an issue with the close button in the web stories.Observation:During the initial page load, the close button is visible. However, once the page fully loads, the close button di
Categories Filter and More
This Plugin will be better If Categories Filter is added on the shortcode, and also More button on the bottom to check on older stories.
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