# Changes vs TryMode

> Changes vs TryMode compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. TryMode comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Changes.

**TryMode comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Changes.** Choose Changes if you care most about active installs, download trend and reviews. Choose TryMode if you care most about downloads (30 days), health score and last updated.

| | Changes | TryMode |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ ✅ | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 47 | 67 ✅ |
| Download trend | +30.6% ✅ | 0% |
| Rating | 5/5 | — |
| Reviews | 1 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 30/100 | 64/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 13 years ago | 5 days ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.6.1 | WP 7.1.2 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Feb 2013 | Sep 2026 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Changes or TryMode?
TryMode comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Changes. Choose Changes if you care most about active installs, download trend and reviews. Choose TryMode if you care most about downloads (30 days), health score and last updated.

### Is Changes more popular than TryMode?
Changes is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with <10 for TryMode.

### Can I use Changes and TryMode together?
Both plugins cover changes, 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 Changes and TryMode 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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