Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Automatic Post Tagger | ZD Pre Loader |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 77 | 6 |
| Active installs | 2,000+ | 100+ |
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ZD Pre Loader edges out Automatic Post Tagger on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to ZD Pre Loader; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Automatic Post Tagger's 77-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than ZD Pre Loader's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Automatic Post Tagger audit • ZD Pre Loader audit
ZD Pre Loader has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 6 reviews) compared to Automatic Post Tagger (4.8★ from 77 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Automatic Post Tagger fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; ZD Pre Loader is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. Automatic Post Tagger has more onboarding documentation maturity (77 reviews vs 6), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Automatic Post Tagger typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (77 reviews). ZD Pre Loader aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (6 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Automatic Post Tagger and ZD Pre Loader both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from ZD Pre Loader" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
