Simple Sponsorships vs XV Podcasts (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, Simple Sponsorships has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (90 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Sponsorships has accumulated 5.6K+ total downloads while XV Podcasts has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Sponsorships | XV Podcasts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 90 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.6K+ | ◄ | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2021 | |
| Age | 7 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.8.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
3.7/5Simple Sponsorships
◄XV PodcastsN/A
Total Reviews
3Simple Sponsorships
◄XV Podcasts0
Active Installs
90Simple Sponsorships
◄XV Podcasts0
Total Downloads
5.6K+Simple Sponsorships
◄XV Podcasts2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Sponsorships
XV PodcastsN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoSimple Sponsorships
◄XV Podcasts5 years ago
First Released
2019Simple Sponsorships
XV Podcasts2021
Age
7 yearsSimple Sponsorships
XV Podcasts5 years
WP Requires
4.4+Simple Sponsorships
XV Podcasts5.1+
PHP Requires
false+Simple Sponsorships
XV Podcasts7.3+
Business Model
FreeSimple Sponsorships
XV PodcastsFree
Latest Version
1.8.1Simple Sponsorships
XV Podcasts1.0
Rating Breakdown
Simple Sponsorships
3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
XV Podcasts
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple Sponsorships or XV Podcasts more popular?
Simple Sponsorships has 90 active installations while XV Podcasts has 0. Simple Sponsorships is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Sponsorships or XV Podcasts?
Simple Sponsorships has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while XV Podcasts has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Simple Sponsorships and XV Podcasts free?
Simple Sponsorships is free and XV Podcasts is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Sponsorships or XV Podcasts?
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?
Simple Sponsorships was last updated 3 years ago and XV Podcasts was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.