| Metric | Dolly | The Force |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 90+ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 86 | 73 |
| Download trend | +10.3% | +30.4% |
| Rating | — | 4/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1 |
| Health score | 25/100 | 28/100 |
| Last updated | 5 years ago | 10 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.8.17 | WP 4.7.37 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | Any |
| First released | Aug 2021 | Nov 2015 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
DollyThe Force
Choose Dolly if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and last updated.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
Choose The Force if…
You care most about download trend, reviews and health score.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: hello dolly
FAQ
Dolly vs The Force: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Which is better, Dolly or The Force?
Dolly comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against The Force. Choose Dolly if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and last updated. Choose The Force if you care most about download trend, reviews and health score.
Is Dolly more popular than The Force?
Dolly is the more popular of the two with 90+ active installs, compared with 20+ for The Force.
Can I use Dolly and The Force together?
Both plugins cover hello dolly, 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 Dolly and The Force 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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