TrustedSite vs TrustPulse (September 2026)
Updated September 7, 2026 · Data from WordPress.org, refreshed daily · How this works
Both rank in the WordPress.org Social Proof Plugins top 10: TrustedSite at #10 and TrustPulse at #5. TrustPulse leads on 2 of the 5 measures we track. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
TrustedSite
Trust badges to increase sales.
TrustPulse
FOMO & Social Proof Notifications by TrustPulse – Best WordPress FOMO Plugin
TrustPulse is a FOMO social proof plugin that leverages the power of social proof to instantly boost site conversions by up to 15%!
Who leads on what
TrustPulse leads on 2 of the 5 measures we track.
TrustPulse ranks higher on WordPress.org: #5 against #10 in Social Proof Plugins.
Both report 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org.
Not enough reviews to compare ratings fairly: TrustedSite has 26, TrustPulse has 35. We compare ratings only above 50 reviews each.
TrustPulse has more reviews behind its score: 35 against 26.
TrustedSite was updated more recently, on September 3, 2026; TrustPulse on August 11, 2025.
Which one to pick
Each plugin is the better answer for the measure it actually leads on. Nothing here is a recommendation we invented.
TrustedSite
Pick TrustedSite if you want the one shipping releases most recently.
TrustPulse
Pick TrustPulse if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them or you want the score backed by more reviews.
TrustedSite vs TrustPulse side by side
| TrustedSite | TrustPulse | |
|---|---|---|
| Social Proof Plugins ranking | #10 | #5 |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 26 | 35 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
| Total downloads | 233,880 | 638,278 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | – | – |
| Last updated | Sep 3, 2026 | Aug 11, 2025 |
| First published | Jul 16, 2019 | May 16, 2019 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.1 | 6.8.8 |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.3 |
| Pricing | Free on WordPress.org | Free on WordPress.org |
30-day download figures appear after both plugins have 30 days of tracking.
TrustedSite ratings
TrustPulse ratings
How we compare these two
Every figure here is pulled from the WordPress.org plugin API every day at 03:00 UTC, for both plugins in the same run, so the two are always read on the same day. We compare only what the directory reports: active installs, the rating and how many reviews stand behind it, the last release date and, once we have a month of history, downloads over the last 30 days. Ratings are only called a win above 50 reviews each, because a handful of five-star reviews is not evidence. Nothing is weighted into an overall score, no measure is worth more than another, and neither TrustedSite nor TrustPulse can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Social Proof Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
TrustedSite vs TrustPulse: common questions
Is TrustedSite better than TrustPulse?
TrustPulse leads on 2 of the 5 measures we track. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. TrustPulse ranks higher on WordPress.org: #5 against #10 in Social Proof Plugins.
Which has more users, TrustedSite or TrustPulse?
TrustPulse ranks higher on WordPress.org: #5 against #10 in Social Proof Plugins.
Which is rated higher, TrustedSite or TrustPulse?
Both report 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org.
Are TrustedSite and TrustPulse free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. TrustedSite may also sell a paid version or add-ons. TrustPulse may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
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