# Comment Count Admin (by U… vs Update Comment Count

> Comment Count Admin (by U… vs Update Comment Count compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Update Comment Count comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Comment Count Admin (by URL).

**Update Comment Count comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Comment Count Admin (by URL).** Choose Update Comment Count if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Comment Count Admin (by URL) | Update Comment Count |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 40+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 65 | 144 ✅ |
| Download trend | -11% | +37.1% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 5 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 70/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 12 years ago | 3 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.9.40 | WP 7.0.7 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Feb 2010 | Nov 2019 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Comment Count Admin (by URL) or Update Comment Count?
Update Comment Count comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Comment Count Admin (by URL).  Choose Update Comment Count if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Comment Count Admin (by URL) more popular than Update Comment Count?
Update Comment Count is the more popular of the two with 40+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Comment Count Admin (by URL).

### Can I use Comment Count Admin (by URL) and Update Comment Count together?
Both plugins cover comment count and comments, 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 Comment Count Admin (by URL) and Update Comment Count 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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