WP-SmugMug vs SmugBuy (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, SmugBuy has a higher user rating (1/5 from 1 reviews) while WP-SmugMug leads in active installations (90 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-SmugMug has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while SmugBuy has 4.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-SmugMug | SmugBuy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 1 |
| Active Installs | 90 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 4.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 14 years ago | ► | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Age | 18 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.9 | 1.1.5 |
Rating
N/AWP-SmugMug
►SmugBuy1/5
Total Reviews
0WP-SmugMug
►SmugBuy1
Active Installs
90WP-SmugMug
◄SmugBuy10
Total Downloads
14K+WP-SmugMug
◄SmugBuy4.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-SmugMug
SmugBuyN/A
Last Updated
14 years agoWP-SmugMug
►SmugBuy14 years ago
First Released
2008WP-SmugMug
SmugBuy2011
Age
18 yearsWP-SmugMug
SmugBuy15 years
WP Requires
3.1+WP-SmugMug
SmugBuy2.8+
PHP Requires
false+WP-SmugMug
SmugBuyfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP-SmugMug
SmugBuyFree
Latest Version
2.0.9WP-SmugMug
SmugBuy1.1.5
Rating Breakdown
WP-SmugMug
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
SmugBuy
1/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-SmugMug or SmugBuy more popular?
WP-SmugMug has 90 active installations while SmugBuy has 10. WP-SmugMug is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-SmugMug or SmugBuy?
WP-SmugMug has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while SmugBuy has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP-SmugMug and SmugBuy free?
WP-SmugMug is free and SmugBuy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-SmugMug or SmugBuy?
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 SmugBuy was last updated 14 years ago.
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