# HyperPress vs WP-Polls

> HyperPress vs WP-Polls compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. WP-Polls comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against HyperPress.

**WP-Polls comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against HyperPress.** Choose HyperPress if you care most about download trend and last updated. Choose WP-Polls if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | HyperPress / Hypermedia for WordPress (HTMX or Datastar) | WP-Polls |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 40K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 408 | 13.9K ✅ |
| Download trend | -6.4% ✅ | -37% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Reviews | 2 | 136 ✅ |
| Health score | 62/100 | 87/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 1 week ago ✅ | 1 month ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.2 | WP 7.1.2 |
| Support resolved | 0% | 100% ✅ |
| Requires PHP | 8.2+ | 8.2+ |
| First released | Jul 2024 | Jan 2006 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, HyperPress or WP-Polls?
WP-Polls comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against HyperPress. Choose HyperPress if you care most about download trend and last updated. Choose WP-Polls if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is HyperPress more popular than WP-Polls?
WP-Polls is the more popular of the two with 40K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for HyperPress.

### Can I use HyperPress and WP-Polls together?
Both plugins cover ajax, 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 HyperPress and WP-Polls 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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