Wikipedia Preview vs Plugin Cards (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, Wikipedia Preview has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 38 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Wikipedia Preview has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while Plugin Cards has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Wikipedia Preview | Plugin Cards | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 38 | ◄ | 8 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 18K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2015 | |
| Age | 5 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.39+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.17.0 | 1.2.2 |
Rating
4.8/5Wikipedia Preview
◄Plugin Cards4.5/5
Total Reviews
38Wikipedia Preview
◄Plugin Cards8
Active Installs
1.0K+Wikipedia Preview
◄Plugin Cards10
Total Downloads
18K+Wikipedia Preview
◄Plugin Cards2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AWikipedia Preview
Plugin CardsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWikipedia Preview
◄Plugin Cards10 years ago
First Released
2021Wikipedia Preview
Plugin Cards2015
Age
5 yearsWikipedia Preview
Plugin Cards11 years
WP Requires
6.1+Wikipedia Preview
Plugin Cards4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.39+Wikipedia Preview
Plugin Cardsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWikipedia Preview
Plugin CardsFree
Latest Version
1.17.0Wikipedia Preview
Plugin Cards1.2.2
Rating Breakdown
Wikipedia Preview
4.8/5(38 reviews)
5
92%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%
Plugin Cards
4.5/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Wikipedia Preview Reviews
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by GBTI Network
Fantastic plugin
Thanks!
by Frithjof
Great to have
Great to have Wikipedia at my fingertips!
Plugin Cards Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wikipedia Preview or Plugin Cards more popular?
Wikipedia Preview has 1.0K+ active installations while Plugin Cards has 10. Wikipedia Preview is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wikipedia Preview or Plugin Cards?
Wikipedia Preview has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Plugin Cards has a 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Wikipedia Preview and Plugin Cards free?
Wikipedia Preview is free and Plugin Cards is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wikipedia Preview or Plugin Cards?
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 Plugin Cards was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.