WP-RTL vs Smart RTL Post (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, WP-RTL has a higher user rating (5/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-RTL has accumulated 57K+ total downloads while Smart RTL Post has 481.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-RTL | Smart RTL Post | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 57K+ | ◄ | 481 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2008 | 2025 | |
| Age | 18 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 2.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5WP-RTL
Smart RTL Post5/5
Total Reviews
20WP-RTL
◄Smart RTL Post2
Active Installs
2.0K+WP-RTL
◄Smart RTL Post20
Total Downloads
57K+WP-RTL
◄Smart RTL Post481
Support Resolution
N/AWP-RTL
Smart RTL PostN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWP-RTL
►Smart RTL Post6 months ago
First Released
2008WP-RTL
Smart RTL Post2025
Age
18 yearsWP-RTL
Smart RTL Post1 year
WP Requires
2.6+WP-RTL
Smart RTL Post5.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP-RTL
Smart RTL Postfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP-RTL
Smart RTL PostFree
Latest Version
1.0WP-RTL
Smart RTL Post1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP-RTL
5/5(20 reviews)
5
95%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Smart RTL Post
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP-RTL Reviews
by alienative
Amazing
Thank you so much, its a life saver 🙂
by Taher
Amazing Simple way to RTL Thanks
Thanks Fahad for such amazing plugin it works very well with Classic editor, and also work with “classic” inside block editor Wish to see a new version that work directly with the new editor; block ed
by Alberto Hanna
Thank you :)
easy and simple plugin
Smart RTL Post Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-RTL or Smart RTL Post more popular?
WP-RTL has 2.0K+ active installations while Smart RTL Post has 20. WP-RTL is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-RTL or Smart RTL Post?
WP-RTL has a 5/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Smart RTL Post has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP-RTL and Smart RTL Post free?
WP-RTL is free and Smart RTL Post is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-RTL or Smart RTL Post?
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-RTL was last updated 8 years ago and Smart RTL Post was last updated 6 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.