Sessions vs WP Database Session Handler (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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WP Database Session Handler
0(0)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 5 years ago
View WP Database Session Handler Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Sessions has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Sessions has accumulated 24K+ total downloads while WP Database Session Handler has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Sessions | WP Database Session Handler | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 24K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2018 | |
| Age | 6 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.2+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4.0 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.8/5Sessions
◄WP Database Session HandlerN/A
Total Reviews
8Sessions
◄WP Database Session Handler0
Active Installs
900Sessions
◄WP Database Session Handler10
Total Downloads
24K+Sessions
◄WP Database Session Handler1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ASessions
WP Database Session HandlerN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoSessions
◄WP Database Session Handler5 years ago
First Released
2020Sessions
WP Database Session Handler2018
Age
6 yearsSessions
WP Database Session Handler8 years
WP Requires
6.4+Sessions
WP Database Session Handler4.0+
PHP Requires
8.2+Sessions
WP Database Session Handler5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeSessions
WP Database Session HandlerFree
Latest Version
3.4.0Sessions
WP Database Session Handler1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Sessions
4.8/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
13%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Database Session Handler
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sessions or WP Database Session Handler more popular?
Sessions has 900 active installations while WP Database Session Handler has 10. Sessions is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Sessions or WP Database Session Handler?
Sessions has a 4.8/5 rating from 8 reviews, while WP Database Session Handler has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Sessions and WP Database Session Handler free?
Sessions is free and WP Database Session Handler is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Sessions or WP Database Session Handler?
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?
Sessions was last updated 2 weeks ago and WP Database Session Handler was last updated 5 years ago.
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