Webmention vs IndieWeb (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 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Webmention has accumulated 60K+ total downloads while IndieWeb has 32K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Webmention | IndieWeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 600 |
| Total Downloads | 60K+ | ◄ | 32K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 5 days ago | ◄ | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Age | 12 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.7.0 | 5.1.1 |
Rating
5/5Webmention
IndieWeb5/5
Total Reviews
8Webmention
◄IndieWeb6
Active Installs
900Webmention
◄IndieWeb600
Total Downloads
60K+Webmention
◄IndieWeb32K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebmention
IndieWeb0%
Last Updated
5 days agoWebmention
◄IndieWeb1 week ago
First Released
2014Webmention
IndieWeb2014
Age
12 yearsWebmention
IndieWeb12 years
WP Requires
6.2+Webmention
IndieWeb4.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+Webmention
IndieWeb7.4+
Business Model
FreeWebmention
IndieWebFree
Latest Version
5.7.0Webmention
IndieWeb5.1.1
Rating Breakdown
Webmention
5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
IndieWeb
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Webmention or IndieWeb more popular?
Webmention has 900 active installations while IndieWeb has 600. Webmention is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Webmention or IndieWeb?
Webmention has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while IndieWeb has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Webmention and IndieWeb free?
Webmention is free and IndieWeb is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Webmention or IndieWeb?
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 5 days ago and IndieWeb was last updated 1 week ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.