Head-to-head · September 2026
Tides vs WP ANIGRAB
WP ANIGRAB comes out ahead, winning 4 of 4 head-to-head checks against Tides.
Tides
Do you publish posts about Anime, Film, TV, Animation, Manga, Comics, Games, Literature, Arts, or Writing?
WP ANIGRAB
get auto anime or manga info into your wordpress post with only single tag.
| Metric | Tides | WP ANIGRAB |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 67 | 77 |
| Download trend | +24.1% | +30.5% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 23/100 | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 11 years ago | 8 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 4.3.34 | WP 5.0.29 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.0+ |
| First released | Sep 2015 | Jan 2019 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
TidesWP ANIGRAB
Choose Tides if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.3 (latest is 7.1)
Choose WP ANIGRAB if…
You care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and last updated.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.0 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: anime
FAQ
Tides vs WP ANIGRAB: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Which is better, Tides or WP ANIGRAB?
WP ANIGRAB comes out ahead, winning 4 of 4 head-to-head checks against Tides. Choose WP ANIGRAB if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and last updated.
Is Tides more popular than WP ANIGRAB?
Tides is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for WP ANIGRAB.
Can I use Tides and WP ANIGRAB together?
Both plugins cover anime, 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 Tides and WP ANIGRAB 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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