WPTerm vs SimTerm (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, WPTerm has a higher user rating (5/5 from 14 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPTerm has accumulated 61K+ total downloads while SimTerm has 4.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPTerm | SimTerm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 61K+ | ◄ | 4.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Age | 9 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3.0+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2 | 0.3.0 |
Rating
5/5WPTerm
SimTerm5/5
Total Reviews
14WPTerm
◄SimTerm4
Active Installs
3.0K+WPTerm
◄SimTerm40
Total Downloads
61K+WPTerm
◄SimTerm4.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AWPTerm
SimTermN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWPTerm
◄SimTerm9 years ago
First Released
2017WPTerm
SimTerm2016
Age
9 yearsWPTerm
SimTerm10 years
WP Requires
3.3.0+WPTerm
SimTerm4.2+
PHP Requires
5.3+WPTerm
SimTermfalse+
Business Model
FreeWPTerm
SimTermFree
Latest Version
1.2WPTerm
SimTerm0.3.0
Rating Breakdown
WPTerm
5/5(14 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
SimTerm
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WPTerm Reviews
by Matteo
Very good Plugin
The plugin works fine Even if I change folder I can use it! really great
by con
Wonderful
Perfect for testing and debugging cURL. Thanks a lot!
by George
Just what I needed
I recently returned to a Linux server with sftp-only access. I am use to having ssh access, which allows one to execute shell commands. I found that WPTerm allows me to execute useful shell commands.
SimTerm Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WPTerm or SimTerm more popular?
WPTerm has 3.0K+ active installations while SimTerm has 40. WPTerm is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPTerm or SimTerm?
WPTerm has a 5/5 rating from 14 reviews, while SimTerm has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are WPTerm and SimTerm free?
WPTerm is free and SimTerm is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPTerm or SimTerm?
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?
WPTerm was last updated 4 months ago and SimTerm was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.