# Custom-Single vs PublishPress Taxonomies

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

**PublishPress Taxonomies 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 PublishPress Taxonomies if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Custom-Single | PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 40K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 39 | 78.5K ✅ |
| Download trend | +30% ✅ | +0.1% |
| Rating | — | 4.6/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 195 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 93/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 13 years ago | 1 week ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.7.41 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 100% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Dec 2013 | Oct 2007 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Custom-Single or PublishPress Taxonomies?
PublishPress Taxonomies 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 PublishPress Taxonomies if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Custom-Single more popular than PublishPress Taxonomies?
PublishPress Taxonomies is the more popular of the two with 40K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Custom-Single.

### Can I use Custom-Single and PublishPress Taxonomies together?
Both plugins cover categories, 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 PublishPress Taxonomies 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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