# BuddyPress Photos+tags vs rtMedia for WordPress, Bu…

> BuddyPress Photos+tags vs rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against BuddyPress Photos+tags.

**rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against BuddyPress Photos+tags.** Choose BuddyPress Photos+tags if you care most about download trend. Choose rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | BuddyPress Photos+tags | rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 7K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 65 | 3.3K ✅ |
| Download trend | +116.7% ✅ | -61% |
| Rating | 1/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Reviews | 1 | 152 ✅ |
| Health score | 18/100 | 63/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 15 years ago | 1 month ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.2.1 | WP 7.0.6 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Aug 2011 | Aug 2012 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, BuddyPress Photos+tags or rtMedia for WordPress, Budd…?
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against BuddyPress Photos+tags. Choose BuddyPress Photos+tags if you care most about download trend. Choose rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is BuddyPress Photos+tags more popular than rtMedia for WordPress, Budd…?
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… is the more popular of the two with 7K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for BuddyPress Photos+tags.

### Can I use BuddyPress Photos+tags and rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… together?
Both plugins cover album and buddypress, 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 BuddyPress Photos+tags and rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… 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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