Wikipedia Preview vs Factoid (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, Factoid has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Wikipedia Preview leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Wikipedia Preview has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while Factoid has 2.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Wikipedia Preview | Factoid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 38 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 18K+ | ◄ | 2.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2014 | |
| Age | 5 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.39+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.17.0 | 1.14 |
Rating
4.8/5Wikipedia Preview
►Factoid5/5
Total Reviews
38Wikipedia Preview
◄Factoid1
Active Installs
1.0K+Wikipedia Preview
◄Factoid40
Total Downloads
18K+Wikipedia Preview
◄Factoid2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AWikipedia Preview
FactoidN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWikipedia Preview
◄Factoid8 years ago
First Released
2021Wikipedia Preview
Factoid2014
Age
5 yearsWikipedia Preview
Factoid12 years
WP Requires
6.1+Wikipedia Preview
Factoid4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.39+Wikipedia Preview
Factoidfalse+
Business Model
FreeWikipedia Preview
FactoidFree
Latest Version
1.17.0Wikipedia Preview
Factoid1.14
Rating Breakdown
Wikipedia Preview
4.8/5(38 reviews)
5
92%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%
Factoid
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Wikipedia Preview Reviews
by Chime Giland
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by GBTI Network
Fantastic plugin
Thanks!
by Frithjof
Great to have
Great to have Wikipedia at my fingertips!
Factoid Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wikipedia Preview or Factoid more popular?
Wikipedia Preview has 1.0K+ active installations while Factoid has 40. Wikipedia Preview is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wikipedia Preview or Factoid?
Wikipedia Preview has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Factoid has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Wikipedia Preview and Factoid free?
Wikipedia Preview is free and Factoid is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wikipedia Preview or Factoid?
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?
Wikipedia Preview was last updated 3 months ago and Factoid was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.