# bbPress Votes vs Upvote / Downvote

> bbPress Votes vs Upvote / Downvote compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. bbPress Votes comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Upvote / Downvote.

**bbPress Votes comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Upvote / Downvote.** Choose bbPress Votes if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Upvote / Downvote if you care most about download trend.

| | bbPress Votes | Upvote / Downvote – Vote with a Tweet |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 70+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 102 ✅ | 46 |
| Download trend | +39.7% | +76.9% ✅ |
| Rating | 3.9/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 15 ✅ | 2 |
| Health score | 33/100 ✅ | 30/100 |
| Last updated | 7 years ago ✅ | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.3.26 ✅ | WP 4.3.34 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Apr 2015 | Aug 2014 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is bbPress Votes more popular than Upvote / Downvote?
bbPress Votes is the more popular of the two with 70+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Upvote / Downvote.

### Can I use bbPress Votes and Upvote / Downvote together?
Both plugins cover vote and votes, 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 bbPress Votes and Upvote / Downvote 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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