Yada Wiki vs Pencil Wiki (2026)

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

Yada Wiki

Yada Wiki

4.9(23)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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VS
Pencil Wiki

Pencil Wiki

2.5(4)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Pencil Wiki

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Yada Wiki has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 23 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Yada Wiki has accumulated 67K+ total downloads while Pencil Wiki has 5.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Yada Wiki
Pencil Wiki2.5/5
Total Reviews
23Yada Wiki
Pencil Wiki4
Active Installs
2.0K+Yada Wiki
Pencil Wiki10
Total Downloads
67K+Yada Wiki
Pencil Wiki5.0K+
Support Resolution
0%Yada Wiki
Pencil WikiN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoYada Wiki
Pencil Wiki13 years ago
First Released
2015Yada Wiki
Pencil Wiki2013
Age
11 yearsYada Wiki
Pencil Wiki13 years
WP Requires
4.1+Yada Wiki
Pencil Wiki3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Yada Wiki
Pencil Wikifalse+
Business Model
FreeYada Wiki
Pencil WikiFree
Latest Version
3.6Yada Wiki
Pencil Wiki1.0.7

Rating Breakdown

Yada Wiki

4.9/5(23 reviews)
5
96%
4
0%
3
0%
2
4%
1
0%

Pencil Wiki

2.5/5(4 reviews)
5
25%
4
0%
3
25%
2
0%
1
50%

Recent Reviews

Yada Wiki Reviews

by bridget38

Eine großartige Hilfe

Das Plugin ist einfach zu bedienen und doch extrem leistungsstark. Ich nutze es in meinem Blog, der von meinen Fotospaziergängen im Hamburger Hafen handelt. Ich habe viele Fotos von Schiffen, aber auc

by cmintoff

Just what I needed

The video you posted was the best introduction to the plugin. Two days in and I’m in love with it – perfect for our knowledgebase. I’m using it with the likeawiki template, that allows me to have the

by rudybrinkman

Good and easy to use

I have installed this plugin for a (small) history website about our village. It is extremely easy to use, especially if you look at the video provided or read the online documentation. Compliments to

Pencil Wiki Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yada Wiki or Pencil Wiki more popular?
Yada Wiki has 2.0K+ active installations while Pencil Wiki has 10. Yada Wiki is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Yada Wiki or Pencil Wiki?
Yada Wiki has a 4.9/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Pencil Wiki has a 2.5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Yada Wiki and Pencil Wiki free?
Yada Wiki is free and Pencil Wiki is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Yada Wiki or Pencil Wiki?
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?
Yada Wiki was last updated 4 months ago and Pencil Wiki was last updated 13 years ago.

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