Easy Digital Downloads vs Ecwid by Lightspeed Ecommerce Shopping Cart
Side-by-side WordPress.org install buckets, ratings, and support signals. Neither side can pay for a win.
| Metric | Easy Digital Downloads | Ecwid by Lightspeed Ecommerce Shopping Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 40K+ | 20K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Number of ratings | 589 | 228 |
| Support resolved | 100% | 0% |
| Rank by installs | #831 | #1183 |
| Tested up to | 7.0.4 | 7.0.4 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | false |
Methodology and snapshot notes
Easy Digital Downloads vs Ecwid by Lightspeed Ecommerce Shopping Cart is a data-led WordPress plugin comparison on HostList. Both sides use the same WordPress.org signals: active-install buckets, ratings, rating volume, and support resolution where available. Neither plugin vendor can pay for a win on this page. Use the numbers to shortlist a tool, then follow the hosting links for WordPress, WooCommerce, caching, or security fit. Active installs are ranges, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only (alphabetical tiebreak within a bucket).
As of the latest HostList snapshot, Easy Digital Downloads sits at 40K+ active installs with a 4.7/5 rating from 589 reviews (rank #831 by installs). Ecwid by Lightspeed Ecommerce Shopping Cart is at 20K+, 4.5/5 from 228 reviews (rank #1183). Support resolution is 100% for Easy Digital Downloads and 0% for Ecwid by Lightspeed Ecommerce Shopping Cart. Prefer the side whose install bucket, rating volume, and support load match your risk tolerance, then pick hosting that fits that stack.
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts. Category: ecommerce.