# WPML Multilingual for Bud… vs BuddyPress Shortcodes

> WPML Multilingual for Bud… vs BuddyPress Shortcodes compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. WPML Multilingual for Buddy… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyPress Shortcodes.

**WPML Multilingual for Buddy… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyPress Shortcodes.** Choose WPML Multilingual for Buddy… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose BuddyPress Shortcodes if you care most about download trend.

| | WPML Multilingual for BuddyPress and BuddyBoss | BuddyPress Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 6K+ ✅ | 90+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 939 ✅ | 66 |
| Download trend | +16.9% | +17.9% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.6/5 ✅ | 3.4/5 |
| Reviews | 37 ✅ | 5 |
| Health score | 87/100 ✅ | 31/100 |
| Last updated | 4 hours ago ✅ | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 3.4.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Oct 2009 | May 2015 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, WPML Multilingual for Buddy… or BuddyPress Shortcodes?
WPML Multilingual for Buddy… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against BuddyPress Shortcodes. Choose WPML Multilingual for Buddy… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose BuddyPress Shortcodes if you care most about download trend.

### Is WPML Multilingual for Buddy… more popular than BuddyPress Shortcodes?
WPML Multilingual for Buddy… is the more popular of the two with 6K+ active installs, compared with 90+ for BuddyPress Shortcodes.

### Can I use WPML Multilingual for Buddy… and BuddyPress Shortcodes 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 WPML Multilingual for Buddy… 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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