Widget Importer & Exporter vs WP Job Manager ShortWidget (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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WP Job Manager ShortWidget
5(2)
40 active installs
Free
Updated 11 years ago
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As of April 2026, WP Job Manager ShortWidget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Widget Importer & Exporter leads in active installations (200K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget Importer & Exporter has accumulated 5.3M+ total downloads while WP Job Manager ShortWidget has 5.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widget Importer & Exporter | WP Job Manager ShortWidget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 117 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 5.3M+ | ◄ | 5.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Age | 13 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5Widget Importer & Exporter
►WP Job Manager ShortWidget5/5
Total Reviews
117Widget Importer & Exporter
◄WP Job Manager ShortWidget2
Active Installs
200K+Widget Importer & Exporter
◄WP Job Manager ShortWidget40
Total Downloads
5.3M+Widget Importer & Exporter
◄WP Job Manager ShortWidget5.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AWidget Importer & Exporter
WP Job Manager ShortWidgetN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWidget Importer & Exporter
◄WP Job Manager ShortWidget11 years ago
First Released
2013Widget Importer & Exporter
WP Job Manager ShortWidget2014
Age
13 yearsWidget Importer & Exporter
WP Job Manager ShortWidget12 years
WP Requires
3.5+Widget Importer & Exporter
WP Job Manager ShortWidget3.8+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Widget Importer & Exporter
WP Job Manager ShortWidgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeWidget Importer & Exporter
WP Job Manager ShortWidgetFree
Latest Version
1.6.1Widget Importer & Exporter
WP Job Manager ShortWidget1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Widget Importer & Exporter
4.7/5(117 reviews)
5
90%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%
WP Job Manager ShortWidget
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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
WP Job Manager ShortWidget Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Widget Importer & Exporter or WP Job Manager ShortWidget more popular?
Widget Importer & Exporter has 200K+ active installations while WP Job Manager ShortWidget has 40. Widget Importer & Exporter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Widget Importer & Exporter or WP Job Manager ShortWidget?
Widget Importer & Exporter has a 4.7/5 rating from 117 reviews, while WP Job Manager ShortWidget has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Widget Importer & Exporter and WP Job Manager ShortWidget free?
Widget Importer & Exporter is free and WP Job Manager ShortWidget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Widget Importer & Exporter or WP Job Manager ShortWidget?
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 WP Job Manager ShortWidget was last updated 11 years ago.
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