# Add Anchor Links vs Headings

> Add Anchor Links vs Headings compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Add Anchor Links comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Headings.

**Add Anchor Links comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Headings.** Choose Add Anchor Links if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Headings if you care most about download trend.

| | Add Anchor Links | Headings |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 301 ✅ | 84 |
| Download trend | -9.6% | +61.5% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | — |
| Reviews | 6 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 53/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 7 months ago ✅ | 15 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.9 ✅ | WP 3.2.1 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ | Any |
| First released | Feb 2018 | Nov 2011 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Add Anchor Links or Headings?
Add Anchor Links comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Headings. Choose Add Anchor Links if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Headings if you care most about download trend.

### Is Add Anchor Links more popular than Headings?
Add Anchor Links is the more popular of the two with 1K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Headings.

### Can I use Add Anchor Links and Headings together?
Both plugins cover headings, 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 Add Anchor Links and Headings 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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