Movie Helper vs Movie Widget (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, Movie Helper has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Movie Helper has accumulated 9.6K+ total downloads while Movie Widget has 6.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Movie Helper | Movie Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 9.6K+ | ◄ | 6.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2018 | |
| Age | 5 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | 7.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.3 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
5/5Movie Helper
Movie Widget5/5
Total Reviews
3Movie Helper
◄Movie Widget2
Active Installs
70Movie Helper
◄Movie Widget40
Total Downloads
9.6K+Movie Helper
◄Movie Widget6.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AMovie Helper
Movie WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoMovie Helper
◄Movie Widget4 years ago
First Released
2021Movie Helper
Movie Widget2018
Age
5 yearsMovie Helper
Movie Widget8 years
WP Requires
5.0+Movie Helper
Movie Widget5.3+
PHP Requires
5.4+Movie Helper
Movie Widget7.2.4+
Business Model
FreeMovie Helper
Movie WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.2.3Movie Helper
Movie Widget1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Movie Helper
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Movie Widget
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Movie Helper or Movie Widget more popular?
Movie Helper has 70 active installations while Movie Widget has 40. Movie Helper is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Movie Helper or Movie Widget?
Movie Helper has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Movie Widget has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Movie Helper and Movie Widget free?
Movie Helper is free and Movie Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Movie Helper or Movie Widget?
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?
Movie Helper was last updated 1 year ago and Movie Widget was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.