# Category Checklist Tree vs Post Hierarchy

> Category Checklist Tree vs Post Hierarchy compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Category Checklist Tree comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Post Hierarchy.

**Category Checklist Tree comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Post Hierarchy.** Choose Category Checklist Tree if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Post Hierarchy if you care most about download trend, last updated and tested up to.

| | Category Checklist Tree | Post Hierarchy |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 5K+ ✅ | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 3.7K ✅ | 68 |
| Download trend | +13.8% | +23.6% ✅ |
| Rating | 5/5 | — |
| Reviews | 23 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 46/100 ✅ | 21/100 |
| Last updated | 9 years ago | 6 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.7.41 | WP 5.6.21 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.0+ |
| First released | Nov 2009 | Jan 2021 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Category Checklist Tree or Post Hierarchy?
Category Checklist Tree comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Post Hierarchy. Choose Category Checklist Tree if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Post Hierarchy if you care most about download trend, last updated and tested up to.

### Is Category Checklist Tree more popular than Post Hierarchy?
Category Checklist Tree is the more popular of the two with 5K+ active installs, compared with <10 for Post Hierarchy.

### Can I use Category Checklist Tree and Post Hierarchy together?
Both plugins cover hierarchy, 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 Category Checklist Tree and Post Hierarchy 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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