Head-to-head · October 2026
UpStream: a Project Manag… vs iControlWP
iControlWP comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against UpStream: a Project Managem….
UpStream: a Project Management Plugin f…
UpStream is a free project management plugin. UpStream allows you to manage any type of project from inside…
iControlWP
The iControlWP WordPress Security Manager is the only solution you need to manage all your WordPress websites.
| Metric | UpStream: a Project Manag… | iControlWP |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 500+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 313 | 532 |
| Download trend | +24.2% | +25.5% |
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 74 | 63 |
| Health score | 74/100 | 71/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago | 4 months ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.6 | WP 7.0.6 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Jan 2017 | May 2012 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
UpStream: a Project Man…iControlWP
Choose UpStream: a Project Manag… if…
You care most about reviews, health score and last updated.
- Small user base (500+ active installs)
Choose iControlWP if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Loved by users — 4.8/5 from 63 reviews
- Momentum — downloads up 25.5% vs the previous 30 days
Both compete in: manage
FAQ
UpStream: a Project Manag… vs iControlWP: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Which is better, UpStream: a Project Managem… or iControlWP?
iControlWP comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against UpStream: a Project Managem…. Choose UpStream: a Project Managem… if you care most about reviews, health score and last updated. Choose iControlWP if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is UpStream: a Project Managem… more popular than iControlWP?
iControlWP is the more popular of the two with 1K+ active installs, compared with 500+ for UpStream: a Project Managem….
Can I use UpStream: a Project Managem… and iControlWP together?
Both plugins cover manage, 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 UpStream: a Project Managem… and iControlWP 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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