Head-to-head · October 2026
Ghost vs Write First
Ghost comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Write First.
Ghost
The official Ghost plugin allows you to export your WordPress data in a JSON format that can be imported…
Write First
Return to the blogging philosophy of WordPress – ditch the Dashboard and get writing as soon as you log in.
| Metric | Ghost | Write First |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 500+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 253 | 41 |
| Download trend | +37.5% | +41.4% |
| Rating | 3.6/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 7 | 1 |
| Health score | 36/100 | 30/100 |
| Last updated | 2 years ago | 14 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.7.10 | WP 3.6.1 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Sep 2013 | Mar 2013 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
GhostWrite First
Choose Ghost if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Small user base (500+ active installs)
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Write First if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: blogging
FAQ
Ghost vs Write First: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Which is better, Ghost or Write First?
Ghost comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Write First. Choose Ghost if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Write First if you care most about download trend.
Is Ghost more popular than Write First?
Ghost is the more popular of the two with 500+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Write First.
Can I use Ghost and Write First together?
Both plugins cover blogging, 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 Ghost and Write First 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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