Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Private Posts by Default | underConstruction |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Total reviews | 6 | ★ 111 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 40,000+ |
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Based on the data on this page, Private Posts by Default is the stronger choice for most WordPress Plugin Directory merchants — 5.0★ vs underConstruction's 4.5★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. underConstruction has the larger user base (111 reviews vs 6), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Private Posts by Default's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Private Posts by Default; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — underConstruction's 111-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Private Posts by Default'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: Private Posts by Default audit • underConstruction audit
Private Posts by Default has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 6 reviews) compared to underConstruction (4.5★ from 111 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Private Posts by Default fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; underConstruction is the call if you need the larger user base. 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. underConstruction has more onboarding documentation maturity (111 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.
Private Posts by Default typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (6 reviews). underConstruction aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (111 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. Private Posts by Default and underConstruction 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 Private Posts by Default" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
