WPComplete vs Read More Buddy (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, WPComplete has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 43 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPComplete has accumulated 24K+ total downloads while Read More Buddy has 2.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPComplete | Read More Buddy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 43 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 24K+ | ◄ | 2.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5.3+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.9.5.4 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.1/5WPComplete
◄Read More BuddyN/A
Total Reviews
43WPComplete
◄Read More Buddy0
Active Installs
1.0K+WPComplete
◄Read More Buddy100
Total Downloads
24K+WPComplete
◄Read More Buddy2.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AWPComplete
Read More BuddyN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoWPComplete
◄Read More Buddy6 years ago
First Released
2016WPComplete
Read More Buddy2019
Age
10 yearsWPComplete
Read More Buddy7 years
WP Requires
4.5.3+WPComplete
Read More Buddy3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+WPComplete
Read More Buddy5.2+
Business Model
FreeWPComplete
Read More BuddyFree
Latest Version
2.9.5.4WPComplete
Read More Buddy1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WPComplete
4.1/5(43 reviews)
5
77%
4
0%
3
0%
2
2%
1
21%
Read More Buddy
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WPComplete Reviews
by dilupear
Good
Good
by Patrick Boehner
No Longer Being Supported
This plugin was a really nice solution for the problem it solved. Unfortunately it looks like the company who bought it StellarWP no longer supports it (they don’t list is in their list of products) a
by kyoheisano
OK
いいと思います。
Read More Buddy Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WPComplete or Read More Buddy more popular?
WPComplete has 1.0K+ active installations while Read More Buddy has 100. WPComplete is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPComplete or Read More Buddy?
WPComplete has a 4.1/5 rating from 43 reviews, while Read More Buddy has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WPComplete and Read More Buddy free?
WPComplete is free and Read More Buddy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPComplete or Read More Buddy?
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?
WPComplete was last updated 5 months ago and Read More Buddy was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.