Head-to-head · October 2026
Sayonara vs tells
tells — Text Analysis Widget comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against Sayonara.
Sayonara – Advanced Popup Builder
Sayonara exists because I spent far too long searching for a fully supported, secure and up-to-date popup…
tells — Text Analysis Widget
tells is a text-first analysis widget that reads between the lines of any message. Coaches, mediators…
| Metric | Sayonara | tells |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 69 | 44 |
| Download trend | +32.7% | +41.9% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 21/100 | 42/100 |
| Last updated | 6 years ago | 5 months ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.4.23 | WP 6.9.9 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Feb 2020 | May 2026 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Sayonaratells
Choose Sayonara if…
You care most about downloads (30 days).
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.4 (latest is 7.1)
Choose tells if…
You care most about download trend, health score and last updated.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: intent
FAQ
Sayonara vs tells: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Which is better, Sayonara or tells — Text Analysis Widget?
tells — Text Analysis Widget comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against Sayonara. Choose Sayonara if you care most about downloads (30 days). Choose tells — Text Analysis Widget if you care most about download trend, health score and last updated.
Is Sayonara more popular than tells — Text Analysis Widget?
Sayonara is the more popular of the two with <10 active installs, compared with <10 for tells — Text Analysis Widget.
Can I use Sayonara and tells — Text Analysis Widget together?
Both plugins cover intent, 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 Sayonara and tells — Text Analysis Widget 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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