Revision Control vs WP-Sweep
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
WP-Sweep leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #290, ahead of Revision Control at #840. Over the last 7 days WP-Sweep held its place and Revision Control slipped 2 places. WP-Sweep has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 100K+ active installs against 40K+ for Revision Control. Downloads this week: WP-Sweep 9,474 and Revision Control 158. Ratings: Revision Control 4.4★ from 36 and WP-Sweep 4.7★ from 138 reviews.
| Metric | Revision Control | WP-Sweep |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #840 ▼ 2 | #290 ▬ |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 158 | 9,474 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (36) | 4.7★ (138) |
| Last updated | Apr 1, 2018 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.3.2 | 2.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #837 | #287 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2008 | Feb 2015 |
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
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Revision Control or WP-Sweep?
By active installs, WP-Sweep: 100K+ sites run it against 40K+ for Revision Control, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 12, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Revision Control or WP-Sweep?
WP-Sweep, at #290 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Revision Control at #840. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Revision Control or WP-Sweep 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.