Black Ribbon vs WP Network Stats (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, Black Ribbon has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Black Ribbon has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while WP Network Stats has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Black Ribbon | WP Network Stats | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2016 | |
| Age | 10 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.4 |
Rating
5/5Black Ribbon
◄WP Network StatsN/A
Total Reviews
2Black Ribbon
◄WP Network Stats0
Active Installs
400Black Ribbon
◄WP Network Stats10
Total Downloads
10K+Black Ribbon
◄WP Network Stats1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ABlack Ribbon
WP Network StatsN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoBlack Ribbon
◄WP Network Stats9 years ago
First Released
2016Black Ribbon
WP Network Stats2016
Age
10 yearsBlack Ribbon
WP Network Stats10 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Black Ribbon
WP Network Stats4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Black Ribbon
WP Network Statsfalse+
Business Model
FreeBlack Ribbon
WP Network StatsFree
Latest Version
1.1.2Black Ribbon
WP Network Stats1.0.4
Rating Breakdown
Black Ribbon
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Network Stats
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Ribbon or WP Network Stats more popular?
Black Ribbon has 400 active installations while WP Network Stats has 10. Black Ribbon is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Black Ribbon or WP Network Stats?
Black Ribbon has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while WP Network Stats has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Black Ribbon and WP Network Stats free?
Black Ribbon is free and WP Network Stats is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Black Ribbon or WP Network Stats?
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?
Black Ribbon was last updated 5 years ago and WP Network Stats was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.