# ActivityPub vs NodeInfo(2)

> ActivityPub vs NodeInfo(2) compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. ActivityPub comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against NodeInfo(2).

**ActivityPub comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against NodeInfo(2).** Choose ActivityPub if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose NodeInfo(2) if you care most about download trend.

| | ActivityPub | NodeInfo(2) |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 6K+ ✅ | 900+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 8.7K ✅ | 238 |
| Download trend | -54.3% | +2.1% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.9/5 | 4/5 |
| Reviews | 40 ✅ | 1 |
| Health score | 91/100 ✅ | 70/100 |
| Last updated | 4 weeks ago ✅ | 1 month ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.2 | WP 7.1.2 |
| Support resolved | 83% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Sep 2018 | Nov 2018 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, ActivityPub or NodeInfo(2)?
ActivityPub comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against NodeInfo(2). Choose ActivityPub if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose NodeInfo(2) if you care most about download trend.

### Is ActivityPub more popular than NodeInfo(2)?
ActivityPub is the more popular of the two with 6K+ active installs, compared with 900+ for NodeInfo(2).

### Can I use ActivityPub and NodeInfo(2) together?
Both plugins cover activitypub and fediverse, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are ActivityPub and NodeInfo(2) free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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