# BuddyMenu BuddyLinks vs BuddyPress Shortcodes

> BuddyMenu BuddyLinks vs BuddyPress Shortcodes compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. BuddyPress Shortcodes comes out ahead, winning 4 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyMenu BuddyLinks.

**BuddyPress Shortcodes comes out ahead, winning 4 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyMenu BuddyLinks.** Choose BuddyMenu BuddyLinks if you care most about rating, reviews and health score. Choose BuddyPress Shortcodes if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | BuddyMenu BuddyLinks | BuddyPress Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 50+ | 90+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 60 | 66 ✅ |
| Download trend | +5.3% | +17.9% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.8/5 ✅ | 3.4/5 |
| Reviews | 17 ✅ | 5 |
| Health score | 36/100 ✅ | 31/100 |
| Last updated | 13 years ago | 11 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.7.41 ✅ | WP 3.4.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Jan 2013 | May 2015 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, BuddyMenu BuddyLinks or BuddyPress Shortcodes?
BuddyPress Shortcodes comes out ahead, winning 4 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyMenu BuddyLinks. Choose BuddyMenu BuddyLinks if you care most about rating, reviews and health score. Choose BuddyPress Shortcodes if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is BuddyMenu BuddyLinks more popular than BuddyPress Shortcodes?
BuddyPress Shortcodes is the more popular of the two with 90+ active installs, compared with 50+ for BuddyMenu BuddyLinks.

### Can I use BuddyMenu BuddyLinks and BuddyPress Shortcodes together?
Both plugins cover BuddyPress Shortcodes, 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 BuddyMenu BuddyLinks and BuddyPress Shortcodes 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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