Head-to-head · October 2026
rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… vs BuddyPress Real Names
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 6 head-to-head checks against BuddyPress Real Names.
rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and b…
rtMedia is the only complete media solution for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress, and is WordPress.com VIP…
BuddyPress Real Names
BuddyPress Real Names allows you to change the regular nickname displayed for a user to anything you want…
| Metric | rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… | BuddyPress Real Names |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 7K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 8.5K | 71 |
| Download trend | -0.5% | -15.5% |
| Rating | 3.7/5 | 3/5 |
| Reviews | 152 | 1 |
| Health score | 67/100 | 33/100 |
| Last updated | 3 days ago | 14 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 | — |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Aug 2012 | Nov 2009 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
rtMedia for WordPress,…BuddyPress Real Names
Choose rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Actively developed — last update 3 days ago
Choose BuddyPress Real Names if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
Both compete in: buddypress
FAQ
rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… vs BuddyPress Real Names: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Which is better, rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… or BuddyPress Real Names?
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 6 head-to-head checks against BuddyPress Real Names. Choose rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… more popular than BuddyPress Real Names?
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… is the more popular of the two with 7K+ active installs, compared with 30+ for BuddyPress Real Names.
Can I use rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… and BuddyPress Real Names 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 rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… and BuddyPress Real Names 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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