Head-to-head · October 2026
BuddyPress Photos+tags vs rtMedia for WordPress, Bu…
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against BuddyPress Photos+tags.
BuddyPress Photos+tags
This plugin adds full photo album capabilities to BuddyPress, mimicking Facebook’s photo app!(including…
rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and b…
rtMedia is the only complete media solution for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress, and is WordPress.com VIP…
| Metric | BuddyPress Photos+tags | rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
BuddyPress Photos+tagsrtMedia for WordPress,…
Choose BuddyPress Photos+tags if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
Choose rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
Full rtMedia for WordPre… report →Both compete in: album buddypress
FAQ
BuddyPress Photos+tags vs rtMedia for WordPress, Bu…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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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