WP Tasty vs. WP Recipe Maker: Which Recipe Plugin Is Right for You?
For recipe creators, the right WordPress plugin is essential for making recipes easy to read, search-friendly, and monetizable. WP Recipe Maker and WP Tasty are two of the most popular options, each catering to different needs. This guide breaks down the key differences to help you decide which is the best fit for your food blog.
At the end, we’ll also explore how Grocers List can work alongside either plugin to increase your traffic, engagement, and affiliate revenue.
WP Recipe Maker: A Breakdown
Key Features
Customizable Recipe Templates – Modify recipe layouts to fit your brand.
SEO-Optimized Schema – Helps your recipes rank on Google.
Nutrition and Unit Conversion (Pro Plan) – Automatically calculates nutrition data and converts between US and metric measurements.
Flexible Display Options – Recipe ratings and summaries can be displayed outside of the recipe card.
Recipe Roundups – Schema-supported roundup posts improve site organization.
Pros and Cons
Pros 👍
Free version available
Highly customizable
Developer-friendly with extensive API and shortcode support
Strong SEO and structured data integration
Cons 👎
Interface can feel complex for beginners
Premium features require an annual subscription ($49–$149/year)
Some automated calculations (e.g., nutrition) may not be 100% accurate.
Best for
Bloggers who want maximum flexibility and are willing to customize their recipe cards.
WP Tasty: A Breakdown
Key Features
Affiliate Link Integration – Easily add Amazon affiliate links to recipes.
Sleek Pre-Designed Templates – Clean, user-friendly designs with minimal customization needed.
Pinterest Optimization – Some templates include a “Pin This Recipe” button.
Bulk Recipe Conversion – Automatically transfers recipes from other plugins into WP Tasty.
Pros and Cons
Pros 👍
Built-in monetization tools
Easy-to-use interface
SEO-friendly structured data
Integration with Nutrifox for nutrition display
Cons 👎
No free version (starts at $79/year)
Less customizable than WPRM
Templates have limited layout flexibility
Best for
Bloggers who want an intuitive, monetization-focused plugin with minimal setup.
How Grocers List Takes WP Tasty and WP Recipe Maker to the Next Level 📈
Regardless of which plugin you choose, Grocers List can significantly improve how you drive traffic, engage your audience, and monetize your content. Here’s how.
The Verdict: Which Plugin is Right for You?
If you want full control over your recipe layouts, prefer a free option, or need deep customization, WP Recipe Maker is probably best choice. If you’re focused on monetization, want a sleek design without much customization, and use affiliate marketing, WP Tasty may be the better fit.
Regardless of which one you choose, Grocers List enhances both plugins by helping you:
✅ Drive more website traffic with comment and story automations.
✅ Grow your email list with Save to Email.
✅ Increase affiliate revenue with Shop the Recipe™ and Amazon App Links.
By stacking Grocers List with WP Recipe Maker or WP Tasty, you’re not just publishing recipes, you’re turning them into revenue-generating assets!
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