# Cresta Social Messenger vs Nextend Social Login and…

> Cresta Social Messenger vs Nextend Social Login and… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Nextend Social Login and Re… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Cresta Social Messenger.

**Nextend Social Login and Re… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Cresta Social Messenger.** Choose Cresta Social Messenger if you care most about download trend. Choose Nextend Social Login and Re… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.

| | Cresta Social Messenger | Nextend Social Login and Register |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1K+ | 200K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 216 | 37.3K ✅ |
| Download trend | +58.8% ✅ | -20.9% |
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 4.9/5 ✅ |
| Reviews | 5 | 446 ✅ |
| Health score | 36/100 | 87/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 5 years ago | 2 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 5.8.18 | WP 7.0.7 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 100% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Apr 2017 | Sep 2012 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Cresta Social Messenger or Nextend Social Login and Re…?
Nextend Social Login and Re… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Cresta Social Messenger. Choose Cresta Social Messenger if you care most about download trend. Choose Nextend Social Login and Re… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.

### Is Cresta Social Messenger more popular than Nextend Social Login and Re…?
Nextend Social Login and Re… is the more popular of the two with 200K+ active installs, compared with 1K+ for Cresta Social Messenger.

### Can I use Cresta Social Messenger and Nextend Social Login and Re… together?
Both plugins cover facebook, 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 Cresta Social Messenger and Nextend Social Login and Re… 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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