# Custom-Single vs List category posts

> Custom-Single vs List category posts compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. List category posts comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Custom-Single.

**List category posts comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Custom-Single.** Choose Custom-Single if you care most about download trend. Choose List category posts if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Custom-Single | List category posts |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 80K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 39 | 6.2K ✅ |
| Download trend | +30% ✅ | -21.8% |
| Rating | — | 4.7/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 254 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 65/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 13 years ago | 3 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.7.41 | WP 7.0.7 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.6+ |
| First released | Dec 2013 | Aug 2008 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Custom-Single or List category posts?
List category posts comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Custom-Single. Choose Custom-Single if you care most about download trend. Choose List category posts if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Custom-Single more popular than List category posts?
List category posts is the more popular of the two with 80K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Custom-Single.

### Can I use Custom-Single and List category posts together?
Both plugins cover categories and posts, 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 Custom-Single and List category posts 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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