Head-to-head · September 2026
BuddyPress for LearnDash vs rtMedia for WordPress, Bu…
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyPress for LearnDash.
BuddyPress for LearnDash
Want your learners to interact with each other? BuddyPress for LearnDash turns your course driven website…
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 for LearnDash | rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1K+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 246 | 3.4K |
| Download trend | +27.5% | -59.1% |
| Rating | 3.3/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Reviews | 18 | 152 |
| Health score | 32/100 | 63/100 |
| Last updated | 6 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.4.23 | WP 7.0.6 |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Jun 2015 | Aug 2012 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
BuddyPress for LearnDashrtMedia for WordPress,…
Choose BuddyPress for LearnDash if…
You care most about download trend.
- Mixed reviews — 3.3/5 from 18 ratings
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.4 (latest is 7.1)
Choose rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.
Full rtMedia for WordPre… report →Both compete in: buddypress
FAQ
BuddyPress for LearnDash vs rtMedia for WordPress, Bu…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Which is better, BuddyPress for LearnDash or rtMedia for WordPress, Budd…?
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyPress for LearnDash. Choose BuddyPress for LearnDash if you care most about download trend. Choose rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.
Is BuddyPress for LearnDash more popular than rtMedia for WordPress, Budd…?
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… is the more popular of the two with 7K+ active installs, compared with 1K+ for BuddyPress for LearnDash.
Can I use BuddyPress for LearnDash and rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… 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 BuddyPress for LearnDash 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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