# Customizer Refresh vs Inline Preview

> Customizer Refresh vs Inline Preview compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Inline Preview comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Customizer Refresh.

**Inline Preview comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Customizer Refresh.** Choose Customizer Refresh if you care most about downloads (30 days), last updated and tested up to. Choose Inline Preview if you care most about active installs, download trend and reviews.

| | Customizer Refresh | Inline Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 300+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 143 ✅ | 78 |
| Download trend | +5.1% | +6.8% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 4.9/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 8 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 38/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 8 years ago ✅ | 10 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 4.9.33 ✅ | WP 4.7.37 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ | Any |
| First released | Jun 2018 | Jun 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Customizer Refresh or Inline Preview?
Inline Preview comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Customizer Refresh. Choose Customizer Refresh if you care most about downloads (30 days), last updated and tested up to. Choose Inline Preview if you care most about active installs, download trend and reviews.

### Is Customizer Refresh more popular than Inline Preview?
Inline Preview is the more popular of the two with 300+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Customizer Refresh.

### Can I use Customizer Refresh and Inline Preview together?
Both plugins cover live preview, 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 Customizer Refresh and Inline Preview 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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