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WPCore Plugin Manager vs Wp Favs – Plugin Manager (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WPCore Plugin Manager

WPCore Plugin Manager

4.8(32)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
View WPCore Plugin Manager
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Wp Favs – Plugin Manager

Wp Favs – Plugin Manager

4.7(32)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View Wp Favs – Plugin Manager

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPCore Plugin Manager has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 32 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPCore Plugin Manager has accumulated 168K+ total downloads while Wp Favs – Plugin Manager has 83K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WPCore Plugin Manager
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Wp Favs – Plugin Manager4.7/5
Total Reviews
32WPCore Plugin Manager
Wp Favs – Plugin Manager32
Active Installs
10K+WPCore Plugin Manager
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Wp Favs – Plugin Manager3.0K+
Total Downloads
168K+WPCore Plugin Manager
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Wp Favs – Plugin Manager83K+
Support Resolution
N/AWPCore Plugin Manager
Wp Favs – Plugin ManagerN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoWPCore Plugin Manager
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Wp Favs – Plugin Manager2 years ago
First Released
2014WPCore Plugin Manager
Wp Favs – Plugin Manager2014
Age
12 yearsWPCore Plugin Manager
Wp Favs – Plugin Manager12 years
WP Requires
3.5+WPCore Plugin Manager
Wp Favs – Plugin Manager3.6+
PHP Requires
false+WPCore Plugin Manager
Wp Favs – Plugin Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreeWPCore Plugin Manager
Wp Favs – Plugin ManagerFree
Latest Version
1.9.2WPCore Plugin Manager
Wp Favs – Plugin Manager1.2.1.1

Rating Breakdown

WPCore Plugin Manager

4.8/5(32 reviews)
5
91%
4
0%
3
6%
2
3%
1
0%

Wp Favs – Plugin Manager

4.7/5(32 reviews)
5
88%
4
3%
3
3%
2
0%
1
6%

Recent Reviews

WPCore Plugin Manager Reviews

by webpippos

Awesome plugin!

works exactly as described, easy to set up and manage. Amazing time saver when you manage multiple sites!

by LarryWEB

Awesome!!! Big Time Saver & Organizer!

It just really works! I have my groups of plugins I Always Use & Sometimes Use. Works every time for me and saves me time! Thanks Stuart!

by C Green

Great plugin and still supported

Love this plugin – and when there was a recent bug the author was quick to fix it. Makes bulk installation of plugins easy as pie.

Wp Favs – Plugin Manager Reviews

by cjalas

Not free

“Is this free? Yes, it’s totally free and it will remain free. No premium addons, or stuff will that will be added” …but the website lists the ability to use custom plugins as a premium subscrip

by paulnl

Excellent!

I’ve been looking for this simple and easy solution. Thanks!!

by ferrarimartin82

Just perfect!!

Just perfect!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPCore Plugin Manager or Wp Favs – Plugin Manager more popular?
WPCore Plugin Manager has 10K+ active installations while Wp Favs – Plugin Manager has 3.0K+. WPCore Plugin Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPCore Plugin Manager or Wp Favs – Plugin Manager?
WPCore Plugin Manager has a 4.8/5 rating from 32 reviews, while Wp Favs – Plugin Manager has a 4.7/5 rating from 32 reviews.
Are WPCore Plugin Manager and Wp Favs – Plugin Manager free?
WPCore Plugin Manager is free and Wp Favs – Plugin Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPCore Plugin Manager or Wp Favs – Plugin Manager?
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?
WPCore Plugin Manager was last updated 10 months ago and Wp Favs – Plugin Manager was last updated 2 years ago.

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