Head-to-head · October 2026
Pinterest Pinboard Widget vs WP Pinterest
Pinterest Pinboard Widget comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP Pinterest.
Pinterest Pinboard Widget
This plugin adds your favorite pins much like the pinboards on Pinterest. It uses the original thumbnails…
WP Pinterest
Add Pinterest assets like Pin-it button, Follow button and Pinboard to your WordPress site without hassle.
| Metric | Pinterest Pinboard Widget | WP Pinterest |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 500+ | 90+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 154 | 89 |
| Download trend | +71.1% | +14.1% |
| Rating | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Reviews | 7 | 1 |
| Health score | 35/100 | 20/100 |
| Last updated | 9 years ago | 14 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 4.1.42 | WP 3.4.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Jan 2012 | Jul 2012 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Pinterest Pinboard Widg…WP Pinterest
Choose Pinterest Pinboard Widget if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Small user base (500+ active installs)
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
Choose WP Pinterest if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
FAQ
Pinterest Pinboard Widget vs WP Pinterest: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Which is better, Pinterest Pinboard Widget or WP Pinterest?
Pinterest Pinboard Widget comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP Pinterest. Choose Pinterest Pinboard Widget if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is Pinterest Pinboard Widget more popular than WP Pinterest?
Pinterest Pinboard Widget is the more popular of the two with 500+ active installs, compared with 90+ for WP Pinterest.
Can I use Pinterest Pinboard Widget and WP Pinterest together?
Both plugins cover pinboard and Pinterest, 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 Pinterest Pinboard Widget and WP Pinterest 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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