# CC-MU-Plugins-Loader vs MustUse Manager (Lite)

> CC-MU-Plugins-Loader vs MustUse Manager (Lite) compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. MustUse Manager (Lite) comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against CC-MU-Plugins-Loader.

**MustUse Manager (Lite) comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against CC-MU-Plugins-Loader.** Choose CC-MU-Plugins-Loader if you care most about downloads (30 days). Choose MustUse Manager (Lite) if you care most about download trend, health score and last updated.

| | CC-MU-Plugins-Loader | MustUse Manager (Lite) |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 155 ✅ | 44 |
| Download trend | +19.2% | +46.7% ✅ |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 21/100 | 24/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 9 years ago | 2 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.9.34 | WP 6.7.10 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ | 8.0+ |
| First released | Dec 2017 | Nov 2024 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, CC-MU-Plugins-Loader or MustUse Manager (Lite)?
MustUse Manager (Lite) comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against CC-MU-Plugins-Loader. Choose CC-MU-Plugins-Loader if you care most about downloads (30 days). Choose MustUse Manager (Lite) if you care most about download trend, health score and last updated.

### Is CC-MU-Plugins-Loader more popular than MustUse Manager (Lite)?
CC-MU-Plugins-Loader is the more popular of the two with <10 active installs, compared with <10 for MustUse Manager (Lite).

### Can I use CC-MU-Plugins-Loader and MustUse Manager (Lite) together?
Both plugins cover mu-plugins, 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 CC-MU-Plugins-Loader and MustUse Manager (Lite) 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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