# BuddyDrive vs BuddyPress Docs

> BuddyDrive vs BuddyPress Docs compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. BuddyPress Docs comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyDrive.

**BuddyPress Docs comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyDrive.** Choose BuddyDrive if you care most about reviews and health score. Choose BuddyPress Docs if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | BuddyDrive | BuddyPress Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1K+ | 6K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 430 | 824 ✅ |
| Download trend | +20.1% | +25.2% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 ✅ |
| Reviews | 47 ✅ | 35 |
| Health score | 50/100 ✅ | 47/100 |
| Last updated | 1 year ago | 7 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 6.8.11 | WP 6.9.10 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Apr 2013 | Mar 2011 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, BuddyDrive or BuddyPress Docs?
BuddyPress Docs comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyDrive. Choose BuddyDrive if you care most about reviews and health score. Choose BuddyPress Docs if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is BuddyDrive more popular than BuddyPress Docs?
BuddyPress Docs is the more popular of the two with 6K+ active installs, compared with 1K+ for BuddyDrive.

### Can I use BuddyDrive and BuddyPress Docs together?
Both plugins cover 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 BuddyDrive and BuddyPress Docs 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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