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WPML Widgets vs Simple Yearly Archive (2026)

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

WPML Widgets

WPML Widgets

4.9(36)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Simple Yearly Archive

Simple Yearly Archive

4.7(30)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Simple Yearly Archive

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPML Widgets has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 36 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPML Widgets has accumulated 171K+ total downloads while Simple Yearly Archive has 189K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5WPML Widgets
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Simple Yearly Archive4.7/5
Total Reviews
36WPML Widgets
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Simple Yearly Archive30
Active Installs
10K+WPML Widgets
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Simple Yearly Archive6.0K+
Total Downloads
171K+WPML Widgets
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Simple Yearly Archive189K+
Support Resolution
N/AWPML Widgets
Simple Yearly ArchiveN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWPML Widgets
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Simple Yearly Archive1 month ago
First Released
2014WPML Widgets
Simple Yearly Archive2008
Age
12 yearsWPML Widgets
Simple Yearly Archive18 years
WP Requires
3.6+WPML Widgets
Simple Yearly Archive3.7+
PHP Requires
false+WPML Widgets
Simple Yearly Archivefalse+
Business Model
FreeWPML Widgets
Simple Yearly ArchiveFree
Latest Version
1.0.6WPML Widgets
Simple Yearly Archive2.2.4

Rating Breakdown

WPML Widgets

4.9/5(36 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%

Simple Yearly Archive

4.7/5(30 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%

Recent Reviews

WPML Widgets Reviews

by Tanvir

You saved my day.

This plugin is still working perfectly in 2021. 🙂

by Cris Ta

Awesome!! / Maravilloso!!

Easy and very friendly!! I´m very very happy using this plugin. This topic was modified 8 years, 10 months ago by Cris Ta.

by ldwd

WOW! Awesome!!

Ow Jeroen!! So grateful for your plugin!! 🙂 I was challenged BIG time by WPML to translate widgets using String Translation, which is not very user friendly. After searching their support forum for s

Simple Yearly Archive Reviews

by wmconlon

Brilliant

Works perfectly and simple to use.

by Herve Kabla

Bets of breed archive for wordpress !

This plugin works perfectly, is fully customizable, and can be installed in a couple of minutes. Great work ! Bravo !

by Alain Aubry

Great plugin

I have been using it for many years, it is especially useful when you have a long history of posts, it will make your post lists more manageable. It is a great plugin and with great support !

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPML Widgets or Simple Yearly Archive more popular?
WPML Widgets has 10K+ active installations while Simple Yearly Archive has 6.0K+. WPML Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPML Widgets or Simple Yearly Archive?
WPML Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Simple Yearly Archive has a 4.7/5 rating from 30 reviews.
Are WPML Widgets and Simple Yearly Archive free?
WPML Widgets is free and Simple Yearly Archive is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPML Widgets or Simple Yearly Archive?
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?
WPML Widgets was last updated 8 years ago and Simple Yearly Archive was last updated 1 month ago.

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