Webmention vs Microformats 2 (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, Webmention has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Webmention has accumulated 60K+ total downloads while Microformats 2 has 7.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Webmention | Microformats 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 60K+ | ◄ | 7.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 days ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Age | 12 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.7.0 | 1.1.0 |
Rating
5/5Webmention
Microformats 25/5
Total Reviews
8Webmention
◄Microformats 22
Active Installs
900Webmention
◄Microformats 2200
Total Downloads
60K+Webmention
◄Microformats 27.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebmention
Microformats 2N/A
Last Updated
5 days agoWebmention
◄Microformats 28 years ago
First Released
2014Webmention
Microformats 22017
Age
12 yearsWebmention
Microformats 29 years
WP Requires
6.2+Webmention
Microformats 24.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+Webmention
Microformats 2false+
Business Model
FreeWebmention
Microformats 2Free
Latest Version
5.7.0Webmention
Microformats 21.1.0
Rating Breakdown
Webmention
5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Microformats 2
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Webmention or Microformats 2 more popular?
Webmention has 900 active installations while Microformats 2 has 200. Webmention is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Webmention or Microformats 2?
Webmention has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Microformats 2 has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Webmention and Microformats 2 free?
Webmention is free and Microformats 2 is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Webmention or Microformats 2?
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?
Webmention was last updated 5 days ago and Microformats 2 was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.