# Smash Balloon Social Post… vs Simpliest Social Share

> Smash Balloon Social Post… vs Simpliest Social Share compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Smash Balloon Social Post F… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simpliest Social Share.

**Smash Balloon Social Post F… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simpliest Social Share.** Choose Smash Balloon Social Post F… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Simpliest Social Share if you care most about download trend.

| | Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress | Simpliest Social Share |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | 500+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 149K ✅ | 177 |
| Download trend | -29.3% | +30.1% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4/5 |
| Reviews | 1,509 ✅ | 4 |
| Health score | 88/100 ✅ | 31/100 |
| Last updated | 2 weeks ago ✅ | 3 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 6.4.13 |
| Support resolved | 50% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Jun 2013 | Sep 2018 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Smash Balloon Social Post F… or Simpliest Social Share?
Smash Balloon Social Post F… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simpliest Social Share. Choose Smash Balloon Social Post F… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Simpliest Social Share if you care most about download trend.

### Is Smash Balloon Social Post F… more popular than Simpliest Social Share?
Smash Balloon Social Post F… is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 500+ for Simpliest Social Share.

### Can I use Smash Balloon Social Post F… and Simpliest Social Share 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 Smash Balloon Social Post F… and Simpliest Social Share 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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