# Coopso Contributors vs Recent Contributors Widget

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

**Recent Contributors Widget comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Coopso Contributors.** Choose Coopso Contributors if you care most about downloads (30 days), last updated and tested up to. Choose Recent Contributors Widget if you care most about active installs, download trend and reviews.

| | Coopso Contributors | Recent Contributors Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 10+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 50 ✅ | 43 |
| Download trend | -13.8% | +16.2% ✅ |
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 1 | 2 ✅ |
| Health score | 28/100 | 30/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 2 years ago ✅ | 7 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.4.13 ✅ | WP 5.2.29 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ | Any |
| First released | Nov 2022 | Sep 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Coopso Contributors or Recent Contributors Widget?
Recent Contributors Widget comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Coopso Contributors. Choose Coopso Contributors if you care most about downloads (30 days), last updated and tested up to. Choose Recent Contributors Widget if you care most about active installs, download trend and reviews.

### Is Coopso Contributors more popular than Recent Contributors Widget?
Recent Contributors Widget is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with <10 for Coopso Contributors.

### Can I use Coopso Contributors and Recent Contributors Widget together?
Both plugins cover contributors, 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 Coopso Contributors and Recent Contributors Widget 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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