Head-to-head · October 2026
Hashtag vs Publicize With Hashtags
Hashtag comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Publicize With Hashtags.
Hashtag
Use hashtag on WordPress just like on Twitter or Facebook. Word preceded with hash automatically converted…
Publicize With Hashtags
IMPORTANT: This plugin requires Jetpack’s Publicize module: read below for additional info.
| Metric | Hashtag | Publicize With Hashtags |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 200+ | 200+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 89 | 136 |
| Download trend | +34.8% | +20.4% |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 8 | 5 |
| Health score | 35/100 | 38/100 |
| Last updated | 11 years ago | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 4.4.34 | WP 4.3.34 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Jun 2013 | Aug 2015 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
HashtagPublicize With Hashtags
Choose Hashtag if…
You care most about download trend, reviews and last updated.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Publicize With Hashtags if…
You care most about downloads (30 days), rating and health score.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.3 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: hashtag
FAQ
Hashtag vs Publicize With Hashtags: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Which is better, Hashtag or Publicize With Hashtags?
Hashtag comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Publicize With Hashtags. Choose Hashtag if you care most about download trend, reviews and last updated. Choose Publicize With Hashtags if you care most about downloads (30 days), rating and health score.
Is Hashtag more popular than Publicize With Hashtags?
Hashtag is the more popular of the two with 200+ active installs, compared with 200+ for Publicize With Hashtags.
Can I use Hashtag and Publicize With Hashtags together?
Both plugins cover hashtag, 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 Hashtag and Publicize With Hashtags 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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