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NextGEN – Z Cropper vs Essential Widgets
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Download trajectory
NextGEN – Z Cropper Essential Widgets
7-day average downloads, each indexed to 100 at the start of the window. A line above 100 is growing, below 100 is shrinking.
| Metric | NextGEN – Z Cropper | Essential Widgets |
|---|---|---|
| Health score | 41 (D) | 82 (B) ● |
| Est. active installs | 40–50 | 10K–20K ● |
| Total downloads | 8.3K | 514.8K ● |
| Downloads · 30d | 50 | 12.7K ● |
| Momentum | -59% | +34% ● |
| Rating (adjusted) | 3.60★ | 3.84★ ● |
| Reviews | 0 | 2 ● |
| Last updated | 14.9y ago | 29d ago ● |
| Support resolved | — | 100% ● |
| Requires PHP | — | 7.4 |
● marks the leader on each row.