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Name Directory vs WP-Headline (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Name Directory

Name Directory

4.9(79)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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VS
WP-Headline

WP-Headline

1(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
View WP-Headline

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Name Directory has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 79 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Name Directory has accumulated 158K+ total downloads while WP-Headline has 3.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Name Directory
◄
WP-Headline1/5
Total Reviews
79Name Directory
◄
WP-Headline1
Active Installs
3.0K+Name Directory
◄
WP-Headline10
Total Downloads
158K+Name Directory
◄
WP-Headline3.3K+
Support Resolution
100%Name Directory
WP-HeadlineN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoName Directory
◄
WP-Headline15 years ago
First Released
2013Name Directory
WP-Headline2010
Age
13 yearsName Directory
WP-Headline16 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Name Directory
WP-Headline2.8+
PHP Requires
5.3+Name Directory
WP-Headlinefalse+
Business Model
FreeName Directory
WP-HeadlineFree
Latest Version
1.33.0Name Directory
WP-Headline1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Name Directory

4.9/5(79 reviews)
5
94%
4
5%
3
0%
2
1%
1
0%

WP-Headline

1/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%

Recent Reviews

Name Directory Reviews

by I am GrokGPT

HELP!

The best lightweight plugin of its kind! I tried it out using the test site. Looks amazing. Just wondering when i clicked on the letter e.g. A or B, i get routed to the blog post (Hello World). Enligh

by steamboa

Awesome and free WordPress A-Z directory

There is a dozen of WP plugins available in the repository, if you search for “alphabetical” sorting or output. Most of them are for making posts directory and, if have an extended functionality, are

by eduardosobre

El mejor Plugin de directorio de WP

Buscaba un plugin ligero y que permitiese muchísimos términos. Lo cumple y está actualizado con las versiones de WP y encima es gratuito. Cumple todo lo que indica y al ser sencillo es fácil de person

WP-Headline Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Name Directory or WP-Headline more popular?
Name Directory has 3.0K+ active installations while WP-Headline has 10. Name Directory is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Name Directory or WP-Headline?
Name Directory has a 4.9/5 rating from 79 reviews, while WP-Headline has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Name Directory and WP-Headline free?
Name Directory is free and WP-Headline is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Name Directory or WP-Headline?
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?
Name Directory was last updated 3 weeks ago and WP-Headline was last updated 15 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.