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WP Multibyte Patch vs Aurora Heatmap (2026)

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

WP Multibyte Patch

WP Multibyte Patch

5(25)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View WP Multibyte Patch
VS
Aurora Heatmap

Aurora Heatmap

4.7(7)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Aurora Heatmap

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Multibyte Patch has a higher user rating (5/5 from 25 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Multibyte Patch has accumulated 7.9M+ total downloads while Aurora Heatmap has 357K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WP Multibyte Patch
◄
Aurora Heatmap4.7/5
Total Reviews
25WP Multibyte Patch
◄
Aurora Heatmap7
Active Installs
1.0M+WP Multibyte Patch
◄
Aurora Heatmap20K+
Total Downloads
7.9M+WP Multibyte Patch
◄
Aurora Heatmap357K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Multibyte Patch
Aurora Heatmap0%
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Multibyte Patch
◄
Aurora Heatmap11 months ago
First Released
2011WP Multibyte Patch
Aurora Heatmap2019
Age
15 yearsWP Multibyte Patch
Aurora Heatmap7 years
WP Requires
5.2+WP Multibyte Patch
Aurora Heatmap4.9+
PHP Requires
false+WP Multibyte Patch
Aurora Heatmap7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Multibyte Patch
Aurora HeatmapFree
Latest Version
2.9.3WP Multibyte Patch
Aurora Heatmap1.7.1

Rating Breakdown

WP Multibyte Patch

5/5(25 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Aurora Heatmap

4.7/5(7 reviews)
5
86%
4
0%
3
14%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

WP Multibyte Patch Reviews

by Tammy

Very Useful Fix

Installed this cz some characters were breaking on my site. After activating, everything started working fine. No setup needed, just works in background. tnx devs for keeping it simple 👍

by Kelsi

Simple but Useful

Added it to handle multibyte characters, and it works smoothly. Didn’t need to configure much. Just installed and forgot about it. Everything has been running fine since then. tnx devs for keeping it

by skillsharejp

MUST HAVE for Japanese sites

MUST HAVE plugin if you use Japanese on your sites!

Aurora Heatmap Reviews

by misty1256

素晴らしいプラグインです。

導入してみたところ、簡単で使いやすいからかなりおすすめですねコレ。クリックされている場所(よく読まれている場所)が可視化されるので、アフィリエイトリンクを設置する際に便利。基本的にはやはり目次上がクリック率高いですね。

by Juanita González

Excelente!

Me ha funcionado a la perfección con los sitios donde lo utilizo!

by theskuj

Nice idea, but flopped execution

I tried to buy the premium version but they won’t sell it. Uninstalled and trying one that works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Multibyte Patch or Aurora Heatmap more popular?
WP Multibyte Patch has 1.0M+ active installations while Aurora Heatmap has 20K+. WP Multibyte Patch is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Multibyte Patch or Aurora Heatmap?
WP Multibyte Patch has a 5/5 rating from 25 reviews, while Aurora Heatmap has a 4.7/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are WP Multibyte Patch and Aurora Heatmap free?
WP Multibyte Patch is free and Aurora Heatmap is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Multibyte Patch or Aurora Heatmap?
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?
WP Multibyte Patch was last updated 4 months ago and Aurora Heatmap was last updated 11 months ago.

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