Head-to-head · October 2026
rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… vs WP-Stateless
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP-Stateless.
rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and b…
rtMedia is the only complete media solution for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress, and is WordPress.com VIP…
WP-Stateless – BuddyPress Addon
Provides compatibility between the BuddyPress and the WP-Stateless plugins.
| Metric | rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… | WP-Stateless |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 7K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 8.6K | 44 |
| Download trend | +20% | 0% |
| Rating | 3.7/5 | — |
| Reviews | 152 | 0 |
| Health score | 67/100 | 26/100 |
| Last updated | 5 days ago | 2 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 | WP 6.6.10 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 8.0+ |
| First released | Aug 2012 | Oct 2024 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
rtMedia for WordPress,…WP-Stateless
Choose rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Actively developed — last update 5 days ago
- Momentum — downloads up 20% vs the previous 30 days
Choose WP-Stateless if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: buddypress
FAQ
rtMedia for WordPress, Bu… vs WP-Stateless: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
Which is better, rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… or WP-Stateless?
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP-Stateless. 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 WP-Stateless?
rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… is the more popular of the two with 7K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for WP-Stateless.
Can I use rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… and WP-Stateless 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 WP-Stateless 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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