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Add Hierarchy (parent) to… vs Filter Pages by parent in…
Add Hierarchy (parent) to p… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 6 head-to-head checks against Filter Pages by parent in a….
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Filter Pages by parent in admin
Adds a filter in your wp-admin that allows you to choose a parent page so that only the children of that page…
| Metric | Add Hierarchy (parent) to… | Filter Pages by parent in… |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 185 | 67 |
| Download trend | +22.5% | +9.8% |
| Rating | 3.7/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Reviews | 6 | 6 |
| Health score | 33/100 | 32/100 |
| Last updated | 2 years ago | 14 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.5.12 | WP 3.3.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Feb 2017 | Sep 2011 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
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You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Filter Pages by parent in… if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Which is better, Add Hierarchy (parent) to p… or Filter Pages by parent in a…?
Add Hierarchy (parent) to p… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 6 head-to-head checks against Filter Pages by parent in a…. Choose Add Hierarchy (parent) to p… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is Add Hierarchy (parent) to p… more popular than Filter Pages by parent in a…?
Add Hierarchy (parent) to p… is the more popular of the two with 200+ active installs, compared with 100+ for Filter Pages by parent in a….
Can I use Add Hierarchy (parent) to p… and Filter Pages by parent in a… together?
Both plugins cover page and Parent, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Add Hierarchy (parent) to p… and Filter Pages by parent in a… free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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