Wikipedia Preview vs Wikilookup (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, Wikilookup has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Wikipedia Preview leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Wikipedia Preview has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while Wikilookup has 3.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Wikipedia Preview | Wikilookup | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 38 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 18K+ | ◄ | 3.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2019 | |
| Age | 5 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.39+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.17.0 | 1.1.5 |
Rating
4.8/5Wikipedia Preview
►Wikilookup5/5
Total Reviews
38Wikipedia Preview
◄Wikilookup5
Active Installs
1.0K+Wikipedia Preview
◄Wikilookup80
Total Downloads
18K+Wikipedia Preview
◄Wikilookup3.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AWikipedia Preview
WikilookupN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWikipedia Preview
◄Wikilookup6 years ago
First Released
2021Wikipedia Preview
Wikilookup2019
Age
5 yearsWikipedia Preview
Wikilookup7 years
WP Requires
6.1+Wikipedia Preview
Wikilookup5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.39+Wikipedia Preview
Wikilookup5.6+
Business Model
FreeWikipedia Preview
WikilookupFree
Latest Version
1.17.0Wikipedia Preview
Wikilookup1.1.5
Rating Breakdown
Wikipedia Preview
4.8/5(38 reviews)
5
92%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%
Wikilookup
5/5(5 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!
Wikilookup Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wikipedia Preview or Wikilookup more popular?
Wikipedia Preview has 1.0K+ active installations while Wikilookup has 80. Wikipedia Preview is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wikipedia Preview or Wikilookup?
Wikipedia Preview has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Wikilookup has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Wikipedia Preview and Wikilookup free?
Wikipedia Preview is free and Wikilookup is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wikipedia Preview or Wikilookup?
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 Wikilookup was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.