Webmention vs Default Trackbacks (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, Webmention has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Webmention has accumulated 60K+ total downloads while Default Trackbacks has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Webmention | Default Trackbacks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 60K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Age | 12 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 2.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.7.0 | 2.0 |
Rating
5/5Webmention
Default Trackbacks5/5
Total Reviews
8Webmention
◄Default Trackbacks1
Active Installs
900Webmention
◄Default Trackbacks10
Total Downloads
60K+Webmention
◄Default Trackbacks1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebmention
Default TrackbacksN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoWebmention
◄Default Trackbacks16 years ago
First Released
2014Webmention
Default Trackbacks2009
Age
12 yearsWebmention
Default Trackbacks17 years
WP Requires
6.2+Webmention
Default Trackbacks2.5+
PHP Requires
7.2+Webmention
Default Trackbacksfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebmention
Default TrackbacksFree
Latest Version
5.7.0Webmention
Default Trackbacks2.0
Rating Breakdown
Webmention
5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Default Trackbacks
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Webmention or Default Trackbacks more popular?
Webmention has 900 active installations while Default Trackbacks has 10. Webmention is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Webmention or Default Trackbacks?
Webmention has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Default Trackbacks has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Webmention and Default Trackbacks free?
Webmention is free and Default Trackbacks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Webmention or Default Trackbacks?
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?
Webmention was last updated 6 days ago and Default Trackbacks was last updated 16 years ago.
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