Webcomic vs SwipeComic (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, Webcomic has a higher user rating (4/5 from 13 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Webcomic has accumulated 69K+ total downloads while SwipeComic has 159. Webcomic has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Webcomic | SwipeComic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 13 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 69K+ | ◄ | 159 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2008 | 2026 | |
| Age | 18 years | 3 months | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 6.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 8.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.0.8 | 1.0.4 |
Rating
4/5Webcomic
◄SwipeComicN/A
Total Reviews
13Webcomic
◄SwipeComic0
Active Installs
600Webcomic
◄SwipeComic0
Total Downloads
69K+Webcomic
◄SwipeComic159
Support Resolution
100%Webcomic
◄SwipeComic0%
Last Updated
3 years agoWebcomic
►SwipeComic2 months ago
First Released
2008Webcomic
SwipeComic2026
Age
18 yearsWebcomic
SwipeComic3 months
WP Requires
4.7+Webcomic
SwipeComic6.8+
PHP Requires
7.0+Webcomic
SwipeComic8.1+
Business Model
FreeWebcomic
SwipeComicFree
Latest Version
5.0.8Webcomic
SwipeComic1.0.4
Rating Breakdown
Webcomic
4/5(13 reviews)
5
69%
4
0%
3
8%
2
8%
1
15%
SwipeComic
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Webcomic or SwipeComic more popular?
Webcomic has 600 active installations while SwipeComic has 0. Webcomic is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Webcomic or SwipeComic?
Webcomic has a 4/5 rating from 13 reviews, while SwipeComic has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Webcomic and SwipeComic free?
Webcomic is free and SwipeComic is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Webcomic or SwipeComic?
As of April 2026, Webcomic has a 100% support resolution rate while SwipeComic has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Webcomic was last updated 3 years ago and SwipeComic was last updated 2 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.