Zen Feed vs Widget for Zen (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, Zen Feed has a higher user rating (5/5 from 18 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Zen Feed has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while Widget for Zen has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Zen Feed | Widget for Zen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 18 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 18K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 6 days ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2018 | |
| Age | 7 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.8.5 | 1.2.11 |
Rating
5/5Zen Feed
Widget for Zen5/5
Total Reviews
18Zen Feed
◄Widget for Zen2
Active Installs
500Zen Feed
◄Widget for Zen400
Total Downloads
18K+Zen Feed
◄Widget for Zen10K+
Support Resolution
N/AZen Feed
Widget for ZenN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoZen Feed
►Widget for Zen6 days ago
First Released
2019Zen Feed
Widget for Zen2018
Age
7 yearsZen Feed
Widget for Zen8 years
WP Requires
5.3+Zen Feed
Widget for Zen4.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Zen Feed
Widget for Zenfalse+
Business Model
FreeZen Feed
Widget for ZenFree
Latest Version
0.8.5Zen Feed
Widget for Zen1.2.11
Rating Breakdown
Zen Feed
5/5(18 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Widget for Zen
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zen Feed or Widget for Zen more popular?
Zen Feed has 500 active installations while Widget for Zen has 400. Zen Feed is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Zen Feed or Widget for Zen?
Zen Feed has a 5/5 rating from 18 reviews, while Widget for Zen has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Zen Feed and Widget for Zen free?
Zen Feed is free and Widget for Zen is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Zen Feed or Widget for Zen?
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?
Zen Feed was last updated 1 year ago and Widget for Zen was last updated 6 days ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.