# BugHerd vs Project Management, Bug a…

> BugHerd vs Project Management, Bug a… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. BugHerd comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against Project Management, Bug and….

**BugHerd comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against Project Management, Bug and….** Choose BugHerd if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Project Management, Bug and… if you care most about reviews and tested up to.

| | BugHerd | Project Management, Bug and Issue Tracking Plugin – Software Issue Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 3K+ ✅ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 3K ✅ | 174 |
| Download trend | +247.3% ✅ | +17.6% |
| Rating | 3.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Reviews | 4 | 12 ✅ |
| Health score | 62/100 ✅ | 61/100 |
| Last updated | 6 days ago ✅ | 3 months ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.9 | WP 7.0.6 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | Any |
| First released | Aug 2012 | Oct 2014 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, BugHerd or Project Management, Bug and…?
BugHerd comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against Project Management, Bug and…. Choose BugHerd if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Project Management, Bug and… if you care most about reviews and tested up to.

### Is BugHerd more popular than Project Management, Bug and…?
BugHerd is the more popular of the two with 3K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for Project Management, Bug and….

### Can I use BugHerd and Project Management, Bug and… together?
Both plugins cover bug-tracking, 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 BugHerd and Project Management, Bug and… 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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