# Canonical Link vs Nice Search

> Canonical Link vs Nice Search compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Canonical Link comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Nice Search.

**Canonical Link comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Nice Search.** Choose Canonical Link if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and health score. Choose Nice Search if you care most about download trend.

| | Canonical Link | Nice Search |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 2K+ ✅ | 900+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 392 ✅ | 134 |
| Download trend | +13.6% | +31.4% ✅ |
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 1 | 1 |
| Health score | 56/100 ✅ | 34/100 |
| Last updated | 4 months ago ✅ | 14 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.9 ✅ | WP 3.5.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | May 2010 | Jul 2008 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Canonical Link or Nice Search?
Canonical Link comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Nice Search. Choose Canonical Link if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and health score. Choose Nice Search if you care most about download trend.

### Is Canonical Link more popular than Nice Search?
Canonical Link is the more popular of the two with 2K+ active installs, compared with 900+ for Nice Search.

### Can I use Canonical Link and Nice Search together?
Both plugins cover canonical, 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 Canonical Link and Nice Search 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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