WP Edit vs Sticky Side Buttons (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Sticky Side Buttons has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 41 reviews) while WP Edit leads in active installations (40K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Edit has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while Sticky Side Buttons has 268K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Edit | Sticky Side Buttons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 160 | ◄ | 41 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.6M+ | ◄ | 268K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ► | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Age | 12 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.9+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.0.4 | 2.0.3 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Edit
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Edit averaged approximately 22 daily downloads while Sticky Side Buttons averaged 33.
Recent Reviews
WP Edit Reviews
works with WordPress 6.5.3
Plugin also works with WordPress 6.5.3 without any issues. This plugin is very old and not updated. Alternatives for this plugin ? This topic was modified 1 year, 10 months ago by speefak.
I can edit rich text just like M.Office.
I am using WordPress 5.8.3 and I can edit the text editor just like I would using M.Office. Thank you.
Cant activate transaction ID
Loved this plugin until the ssl certificate on the site stopped working and can no longer activate my transaction ID to use it. The developer hasn’t replied to my emails yet.
Sticky Side Buttons Reviews
Please update for the newest WordPress version
Please please pleaseI love you plugin so much. I saw today, that it slowed down my website, so I deinstalled it and reinstalled it. First it said, that it is not tested with the current version of
Update to WP 5.9?
When will an update to WP 5.9 come. PHP error at the moment.
gives errors
Gives errors, not recommended
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