Head-to-head · September 2026
Audio Album vs BuddyPics
Audio Album comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyPics.
Audio Album
The plugin was originally created for Dave Draper’s website where it is used on the music pages. For an…
BuddyPics
This plugin adds photo album capabilities to BuddyPress. This is a fork of BP Album+
| Metric | Audio Album | BuddyPics |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 4K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 383 | 47 |
| Download trend | -7.5% | +30.6% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Reviews | 12 | 7 |
| Health score | 50/100 | 34/100 |
| Last updated | 1 year ago | 12 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.8.10 | WP 4.1.42 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Nov 2013 | Jun 2013 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Audio AlbumBuddyPics
Choose Audio Album if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
Choose BuddyPics if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: album
FAQ
Audio Album vs BuddyPics: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Which is better, Audio Album or BuddyPics?
Audio Album comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyPics. Choose Audio Album if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose BuddyPics if you care most about download trend.
Is Audio Album more popular than BuddyPics?
Audio Album is the more popular of the two with 4K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for BuddyPics.
Can I use Audio Album and BuddyPics together?
Both plugins cover album, 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 Audio Album and BuddyPics 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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