# Display Color vs Central Color Palette

> Display Color vs Central Color Palette compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Central Color Palette comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Display Color.

**Central Color Palette comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Display Color.** Choose Central Color Palette if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Display Color | Central Color Palette |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 59 | 805 ✅ |
| Download trend | +7.3% | +56.3% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 4.9/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 57 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 47/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 10 years ago | 3 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.4.34 | WP 5.3.26 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.3+ |
| First released | Apr 2016 | Feb 2015 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Display Color or Central Color Palette?
Central Color Palette comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Display Color.  Choose Central Color Palette if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Display Color more popular than Central Color Palette?
Central Color Palette is the more popular of the two with 10K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Display Color.

### Can I use Display Color and Central Color Palette together?
Both plugins cover color, 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 Display Color and Central Color Palette 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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