# Smash Balloon Social Post… vs Like Thumbnail

> Smash Balloon Social Post… vs Like Thumbnail compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Smash Balloon Social Post F… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Like Thumbnail.

**Smash Balloon Social Post F… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Like Thumbnail.** Choose Smash Balloon Social Post F… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose Like Thumbnail if you care most about download trend.

| | Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress | Like Thumbnail |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | 1K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 215.5K ✅ | 191 |
| Download trend | +9.3% | +49.2% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 ✅ | 4.2/5 |
| Reviews | 1,509 ✅ | 5 |
| Health score | 88/100 ✅ | 36/100 |
| Last updated | 1 week ago ✅ | 7 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 5.2.29 |
| Support resolved | 50% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Jun 2013 | Feb 2011 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Smash Balloon Social Post F… or Like Thumbnail?
Smash Balloon Social Post F… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Like Thumbnail. Choose Smash Balloon Social Post F… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose Like Thumbnail if you care most about download trend.

### Is Smash Balloon Social Post F… more popular than Like Thumbnail?
Smash Balloon Social Post F… is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 1K+ for Like Thumbnail.

### Can I use Smash Balloon Social Post F… and Like Thumbnail 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 Like Thumbnail 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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