Head-to-head · October 2026
Monthchunks vs RainyShots
Monthchunks comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against RainyShots.
Monthchunks
Display monthly archives by year with links to each month in the following compact format:
RainyShots
This plugin adds a function rs_shots() to WordPress that returns an array of the 15 latest Dribbble shots by…
| Metric | Monthchunks | RainyShots |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 80+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 89 | 45 |
| Download trend | +71.2% | +73.1% |
| Rating | 5/5 | — |
| Reviews | 2 | 0 |
| Health score | 47/100 | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 9 months ago | 15 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.10 | WP 3.1.4 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Sep 2012 | May 2011 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
MonthchunksRainyShots
Choose Monthchunks if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
Choose RainyShots if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: template tag
FAQ
Monthchunks vs RainyShots: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Which is better, Monthchunks or RainyShots?
Monthchunks comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against RainyShots. Choose Monthchunks if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose RainyShots if you care most about download trend.
Is Monthchunks more popular than RainyShots?
Monthchunks is the more popular of the two with 80+ active installs, compared with 10+ for RainyShots.
Can I use Monthchunks and RainyShots together?
Both plugins cover template tag, 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 Monthchunks and RainyShots 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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