# Admin Top-Menu vs Follow Me Sidebar

> Admin Top-Menu vs Follow Me Sidebar compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Admin Top-Menu comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Follow Me Sidebar.

**Admin Top-Menu comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Follow Me Sidebar.** Choose Admin Top-Menu if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and last updated. Choose Follow Me Sidebar if you care most about reviews and health score.

| | Admin Top-Menu | Follow Me Sidebar |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 82 ✅ | 66 |
| Download trend | +51.9% ✅ | +20% |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 30/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 10 years ago ✅ | 13 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 4.6.30 ✅ | WP 3.5.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Sep 2016 | Jul 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Admin Top-Menu or Follow Me Sidebar?
Admin Top-Menu comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Follow Me Sidebar. Choose Admin Top-Menu if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and last updated. Choose Follow Me Sidebar if you care most about reviews and health score.

### Is Admin Top-Menu more popular than Follow Me Sidebar?
Admin Top-Menu is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Follow Me Sidebar.

### Can I use Admin Top-Menu and Follow Me Sidebar together?
Both plugins cover admin and admin sidebar, 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 Admin Top-Menu and Follow Me Sidebar 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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