Genesis eNews Extended vs Genesis Simple Hooks
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Genesis eNews Extended leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #860, ahead of Genesis Simple Hooks at #1,212. Over the last 7 days Genesis eNews Extended slipped 1 place and Genesis Simple Hooks climbed 3 places. Genesis eNews Extended has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 40K+ active installs against 20K+ for Genesis Simple Hooks. Ratings: Genesis eNews Extended 4.7★ from 28 and Genesis Simple Hooks 4.6★ from 22 reviews.
| Metric | Genesis eNews Extended | Genesis Simple Hooks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #860 ▼ 1 | #1,212 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 843 | — |
| Rating | 4.7★ (28) | 4.6★ (22) |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.4.0 | 2.3.2 |
| Best rank on record | #857 | #1,212 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2012 | Apr 2010 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Genesis eNews Extended or Genesis Simple Hooks?
By active installs, Genesis eNews Extended: 40K+ sites run it against 20K+ for Genesis Simple Hooks, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 13, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Genesis eNews Extended or Genesis Simple Hooks?
Genesis eNews Extended, at #860 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Genesis Simple Hooks at #1,212. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Genesis eNews Extended or Genesis Simple Hooks alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.