WordPen vs WP-Gistpen (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, WP-Gistpen has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WordPen leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WordPen has accumulated 2.3K+ total downloads while WP-Gistpen has 5.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WordPen | WP-Gistpen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 2.3K+ | ► | 5.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2014 | |
| Age | 9 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.2.1 |
Rating
N/AWordPen
►WP-Gistpen5/5
Total Reviews
0WordPen
►WP-Gistpen1
Active Installs
10WordPen
WP-Gistpen10
Total Downloads
2.3K+WordPen
►WP-Gistpen5.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AWordPen
WP-GistpenN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoWordPen
►WP-Gistpen5 years ago
First Released
2017WordPen
WP-Gistpen2014
Age
9 yearsWordPen
WP-Gistpen12 years
WP Requires
4.6+WordPen
WP-Gistpen4.7+
PHP Requires
false+WordPen
WP-Gistpen5.4+
Business Model
FreeWordPen
WP-GistpenFree
Latest Version
1.0.0WordPen
WP-Gistpen1.2.1
Rating Breakdown
WordPen
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP-Gistpen
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WordPen or WP-Gistpen more popular?
WordPen has 10 active installations while WP-Gistpen has 10. WP-Gistpen is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WordPen or WP-Gistpen?
WordPen has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while WP-Gistpen has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WordPen and WP-Gistpen free?
WordPen is free and WP-Gistpen is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WordPen or WP-Gistpen?
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?
WordPen was last updated 9 years ago and WP-Gistpen was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.