Flare vs Xolo Widgets (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, Flare has a higher user rating (3.1/5 from 46 reviews) and leads in active installations (700 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Flare has accumulated 189K+ total downloads while Xolo Widgets has 850.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Flare | Xolo Widgets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.1/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 46 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 189K+ | ◄ | 850 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Age | 14 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.7 | 1.0 |
Rating
3.1/5Flare
◄Xolo WidgetsN/A
Total Reviews
46Flare
◄Xolo Widgets0
Active Installs
700Flare
◄Xolo Widgets0
Total Downloads
189K+Flare
◄Xolo Widgets850
Support Resolution
N/AFlare
Xolo WidgetsN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoFlare
►Xolo Widgets5 years ago
First Released
2012Flare
Xolo Widgets2020
Age
14 yearsFlare
Xolo Widgets6 years
WP Requires
3.0+Flare
Xolo Widgets5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Flare
Xolo Widgets5.6+
Business Model
FreeFlare
Xolo WidgetsFree
Latest Version
1.2.7Flare
Xolo Widgets1.0
Rating Breakdown
Flare
3.1/5(46 reviews)
5
39%
4
13%
3
7%
2
4%
1
37%
Xolo Widgets
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flare or Xolo Widgets more popular?
Flare has 700 active installations while Xolo Widgets has 0. Flare is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Flare or Xolo Widgets?
Flare has a 3.1/5 rating from 46 reviews, while Xolo Widgets has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Flare and Xolo Widgets free?
Flare is free and Xolo Widgets is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Flare or Xolo Widgets?
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?
Flare was last updated 8 years ago and Xolo Widgets was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.