Head-to-head · September 2026
Changes vs TryMode
TryMode comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Changes.
| Metric | 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 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
ChangesTryMode
Choose Changes if…
You care most about active installs, download trend and reviews.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
Choose TryMode if…
You care most about downloads (30 days), health score and last updated.
- Actively developed — last update 5 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Both compete in: changes
FAQ
Changes vs TryMode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
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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