Head-to-head · October 2026
Keywords Cloud vs WP AutoKeyword
WP AutoKeyword comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Keywords Cloud.
Keywords Cloud
This plugin colors and decorates the tags and makes them more aesthetic than the default word cloud.
WP AutoKeyword
WP AutoKeyword automatically suggests and generate keywords for all of your published post in one click by…
| Metric | Keywords Cloud | WP AutoKeyword |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100+ | 200+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 87 | 182 |
| Download trend | +40.3% | +73.3% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Reviews | 1 | 4 |
| Health score | 32/100 | 36/100 |
| Last updated | 5 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.8.18 | WP 6.8.11 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ | 5.2+ |
| First released | Dec 2021 | Mar 2020 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Keywords CloudWP AutoKeyword
Choose Keywords Cloud if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
Choose WP AutoKeyword if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3/5 from only 4 reviews
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: keyword
FAQ
Keywords Cloud vs WP AutoKeyword: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Which is better, Keywords Cloud or WP AutoKeyword?
WP AutoKeyword comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Keywords Cloud. Choose WP AutoKeyword if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is Keywords Cloud more popular than WP AutoKeyword?
WP AutoKeyword is the more popular of the two with 200+ active installs, compared with 100+ for Keywords Cloud.
Can I use Keywords Cloud and WP AutoKeyword together?
Both plugins cover keyword, 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 Keywords Cloud and WP AutoKeyword 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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