Widget Importer & Exporter vs Extended Comments Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Widget Importer & Exporter
4.7(117)
200K+ active installs
Free
Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Widget Importer & Exporter has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 117 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget Importer & Exporter has accumulated 5.3M+ total downloads while Extended Comments Widget has 5.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widget Importer & Exporter | Extended Comments Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 117 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.3M+ | ◄ | 5.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2010 | |
| Age | 13 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 0.1.1 |
Rating
4.7/5Widget Importer & Exporter
◄Extended Comments WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
117Widget Importer & Exporter
◄Extended Comments Widget0
Active Installs
200K+Widget Importer & Exporter
◄Extended Comments Widget10
Total Downloads
5.3M+Widget Importer & Exporter
◄Extended Comments Widget5.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AWidget Importer & Exporter
Extended Comments WidgetN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWidget Importer & Exporter
◄Extended Comments Widget11 years ago
First Released
2013Widget Importer & Exporter
Extended Comments Widget2010
Age
13 yearsWidget Importer & Exporter
Extended Comments Widget16 years
WP Requires
3.5+Widget Importer & Exporter
Extended Comments Widget2.9+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Widget Importer & Exporter
Extended Comments Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeWidget Importer & Exporter
Extended Comments WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.6.1Widget Importer & Exporter
Extended Comments Widget0.1.1
Rating Breakdown
Widget Importer & Exporter
4.7/5(117 reviews)
5
90%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%
Extended Comments Widget
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Widget Importer & Exporter Reviews
by Anil Chandra Robidas
Thanks for great plugin.
Simple and Easy to Use
by Chris Lovie-Tyler
Does what I need
Thanks for creating this!
by raffmediapub
Thank you very much
Thank you very much, 6 star plugin
Extended Comments Widget Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Widget Importer & Exporter or Extended Comments Widget more popular?
Widget Importer & Exporter has 200K+ active installations while Extended Comments Widget has 10. Widget Importer & Exporter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widget Importer & Exporter or Extended Comments Widget?
Widget Importer & Exporter has a 4.7/5 rating from 117 reviews, while Extended Comments Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Widget Importer & Exporter and Extended Comments Widget free?
Widget Importer & Exporter is free and Extended Comments Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widget Importer & Exporter or Extended Comments Widget?
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?
Widget Importer & Exporter was last updated 4 months ago and Extended Comments Widget was last updated 11 years ago.
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