# Display phpBB Forums vs Display Xenforo Node

> Display phpBB Forums vs Display Xenforo Node compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Display phpBB Forums comes out ahead, winning 2 of 4 head-to-head checks against Display Xenforo Node.

**Display phpBB Forums comes out ahead, winning 2 of 4 head-to-head checks against Display Xenforo Node.** Choose Display phpBB Forums if you care most about download trend and last updated. Choose Display Xenforo Node if you care most about downloads (30 days) and health score.

| | Display phpBB Forums | Display Xenforo Node |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 80 | 99 ✅ |
| Download trend | +42.9% ✅ | +28.6% |
| Rating | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 1 | 1 |
| Health score | 26/100 | 38/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 13 years ago ✅ | 13 years ago |
| Tested up to | — | — |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Display phpBB Forums or Display Xenforo Node?
Display phpBB Forums comes out ahead, winning 2 of 4 head-to-head checks against Display Xenforo Node. Choose Display phpBB Forums if you care most about download trend and last updated. Choose Display Xenforo Node if you care most about downloads (30 days) and health score.

### Is Display phpBB Forums more popular than Display Xenforo Node?
Display phpBB Forums is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Display Xenforo Node.

### Can I use Display phpBB Forums and Display Xenforo Node together?
Both plugins cover category, forum and linkforum, 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 phpBB Forums and Display Xenforo Node 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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