Wikipedia Preview vs Widget Github Profile (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, Widget Github Profile has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Wikipedia Preview leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Wikipedia Preview has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while Widget Github Profile has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Wikipedia Preview | Widget Github Profile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 38 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 18K+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2018 | |
| Age | 5 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.39+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.17.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Wikipedia Preview
►Widget Github Profile5/5
Total Reviews
38Wikipedia Preview
◄Widget Github Profile1
Active Installs
1.0K+Wikipedia Preview
◄Widget Github Profile10
Total Downloads
18K+Wikipedia Preview
◄Widget Github Profile1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AWikipedia Preview
Widget Github ProfileN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWikipedia Preview
◄Widget Github Profile7 years ago
First Released
2021Wikipedia Preview
Widget Github Profile2018
Age
5 yearsWikipedia Preview
Widget Github Profile8 years
WP Requires
6.1+Wikipedia Preview
Widget Github Profile3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.39+Wikipedia Preview
Widget Github Profilefalse+
Business Model
FreeWikipedia Preview
Widget Github ProfileFree
Latest Version
1.17.0Wikipedia Preview
Widget Github Profile1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Wikipedia Preview
4.8/5(38 reviews)
5
92%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%
Widget Github Profile
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Wikipedia Preview Reviews
by Chime Giland
First African Distance Learning University (FADLU)
First African Distance Learning University (FADLU) is the world’s first globally accredited and licensed online university, founded by Chime Ifebuchechukwu Giland, the youngest university owner in th
by GBTI Network
Fantastic plugin
Thanks!
by Frithjof
Great to have
Great to have Wikipedia at my fingertips!
Widget Github Profile Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wikipedia Preview or Widget Github Profile more popular?
Wikipedia Preview has 1.0K+ active installations while Widget Github Profile has 10. Wikipedia Preview is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wikipedia Preview or Widget Github Profile?
Wikipedia Preview has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Widget Github Profile has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Wikipedia Preview and Widget Github Profile free?
Wikipedia Preview is free and Widget Github Profile is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wikipedia Preview or Widget Github Profile?
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 Widget Github Profile was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.