Smart App Banner vs WP Podcasts Manager (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, Smart App Banner has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Smart App Banner has accumulated 25K+ total downloads while WP Podcasts Manager has 6.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Smart App Banner | WP Podcasts Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 25K+ | ◄ | 6.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Age | 14 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.6 | 1.5 |
Rating
4.7/5Smart App Banner
◄WP Podcasts Manager3/5
Total Reviews
3Smart App Banner
◄WP Podcasts Manager2
Active Installs
600Smart App Banner
◄WP Podcasts Manager60
Total Downloads
25K+Smart App Banner
◄WP Podcasts Manager6.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ASmart App Banner
WP Podcasts Manager100%
Last Updated
2 years agoSmart App Banner
►WP Podcasts Manager3 weeks ago
First Released
2012Smart App Banner
WP Podcasts Manager2020
Age
14 yearsSmart App Banner
WP Podcasts Manager6 years
WP Requires
4.6+Smart App Banner
WP Podcasts Manager5.6+
PHP Requires
false+Smart App Banner
WP Podcasts Manager7.0+
Business Model
FreeSmart App Banner
WP Podcasts ManagerFree
Latest Version
1.1.6Smart App Banner
WP Podcasts Manager1.5
Rating Breakdown
Smart App Banner
4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Podcasts Manager
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smart App Banner or WP Podcasts Manager more popular?
Smart App Banner has 600 active installations while WP Podcasts Manager has 60. Smart App Banner is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart App Banner or WP Podcasts Manager?
Smart App Banner has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while WP Podcasts Manager has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Smart App Banner and WP Podcasts Manager free?
Smart App Banner is free and WP Podcasts Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart App Banner or WP Podcasts Manager?
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?
Smart App Banner was last updated 2 years ago and WP Podcasts Manager was last updated 3 weeks ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.