| Metric | Applause | Upvotr |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 30+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 105 | 38 |
| Download trend | +15.4% | +52% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 39/100 | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 6 months ago | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.10 | WP 4.4.34 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Oct 2021 | Feb 2016 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
ApplauseUpvotr
Choose Applause if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and health score.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Upvotr if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: upvote
FAQ
Applause vs Upvotr: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Which is better, Applause or Upvotr?
Applause comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Upvotr. Choose Applause if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and health score. Choose Upvotr if you care most about download trend.
Is Applause more popular than Upvotr?
Applause is the more popular of the two with 30+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Upvotr.
Can I use Applause and Upvotr together?
Both plugins cover upvote, 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 Applause and Upvotr 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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