# CatWalker vs PublishPress Taxonomies

> CatWalker vs PublishPress Taxonomies compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. PublishPress Taxonomies comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against CatWalker.

**PublishPress Taxonomies comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against CatWalker.** Choose CatWalker if you care most about download trend. Choose PublishPress Taxonomies if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | CatWalker | PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 40K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 47 | 79.4K ✅ |
| Download trend | +27% ✅ | +1.7% |
| Rating | 3/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Reviews | 4 | 195 ✅ |
| Health score | 24/100 | 93/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 11 years ago | 1 week ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.2.39 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 100% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | May 2011 | Oct 2007 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, CatWalker or PublishPress Taxonomies?
PublishPress Taxonomies comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against CatWalker. Choose CatWalker if you care most about download trend. Choose PublishPress Taxonomies if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is CatWalker more popular than PublishPress Taxonomies?
PublishPress Taxonomies is the more popular of the two with 40K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for CatWalker.

### Can I use CatWalker and PublishPress Taxonomies together?
Both plugins cover categories, 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 CatWalker and PublishPress Taxonomies 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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