WP-SmugMug vs BuddyPress Album (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, BuddyPress Album has a higher user rating (3.4/5 from 10 reviews) while WP-SmugMug leads in active installations (90 vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-SmugMug has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while BuddyPress Album has 117K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-SmugMug | BuddyPress Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 3.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 10 |
| Active Installs | 90 | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ► | 117K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 14 years ago | ► | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Age | 18 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.9 | 0.1.8.14 |
Rating
N/AWP-SmugMug
►BuddyPress Album3.4/5
Total Reviews
0WP-SmugMug
►BuddyPress Album10
Active Installs
90WP-SmugMug
◄BuddyPress Album70
Total Downloads
14K+WP-SmugMug
►BuddyPress Album117K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-SmugMug
BuddyPress AlbumN/A
Last Updated
14 years agoWP-SmugMug
►BuddyPress Album13 years ago
First Released
2008WP-SmugMug
BuddyPress Album2010
Age
18 yearsWP-SmugMug
BuddyPress Album16 years
WP Requires
3.1+WP-SmugMug
BuddyPress Album3.5+
PHP Requires
false+WP-SmugMug
BuddyPress Albumfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP-SmugMug
BuddyPress AlbumFree
Latest Version
2.0.9WP-SmugMug
BuddyPress Album0.1.8.14
Rating Breakdown
WP-SmugMug
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
BuddyPress Album
3.4/5(10 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
40%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-SmugMug or BuddyPress Album more popular?
WP-SmugMug has 90 active installations while BuddyPress Album has 70. WP-SmugMug is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-SmugMug or BuddyPress Album?
WP-SmugMug has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while BuddyPress Album has a 3.4/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are WP-SmugMug and BuddyPress Album free?
WP-SmugMug is free and BuddyPress Album is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-SmugMug or BuddyPress Album?
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-SmugMug was last updated 14 years ago and BuddyPress Album was last updated 13 years ago.
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