Head-to-head · October 2026
Shomi vs Hyve Lite
Hyve Lite comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Shomi.
| Metric | Shomi | Hyve Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 7K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 64 | 6.7K |
| Download trend | -23.8% | -35.7% |
| Rating | — | 4.3/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 6 |
| Health score | 48/100 | 81/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago | 6 days ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.9 | WP 7.1.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | May 2026 | Sep 2024 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
ShomiHyve Lite
Choose Shomi if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Hyve Lite if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Actively developed — last update 6 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Both compete in: ai assistant
FAQ
Shomi vs Hyve Lite: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Which is better, Shomi or Hyve Lite?
Hyve Lite comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Shomi. Choose Shomi if you care most about download trend. Choose Hyve Lite if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
Is Shomi more popular than Hyve Lite?
Hyve Lite is the more popular of the two with 7K+ active installs, compared with <10 for Shomi.
Can I use Shomi and Hyve Lite together?
Both plugins cover ai assistant, 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 Shomi and Hyve Lite 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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