# Dolly vs Hello Star

> Dolly vs Hello Star compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Hello Star comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Dolly.

**Hello Star comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Dolly.** Choose Dolly if you care most about active installs and last updated. Choose Hello Star if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and health score.

| | Dolly | Hello Star |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 90+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 86 | 103 ✅ |
| Download trend | +10.3% | +37.3% ✅ |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 25/100 | 31/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 5 years ago ✅ | 10 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.8.17 | — |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | Any |
| First released | Aug 2021 | Jan 2017 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Dolly or Hello Star?
Hello Star comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Dolly. Choose Dolly if you care most about active installs and last updated. Choose Hello Star if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and health score.

### Is Dolly more popular than Hello Star?
Dolly is the more popular of the two with 90+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Hello Star.

### Can I use Dolly and Hello Star together?
Both plugins cover hello dolly, 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 Dolly and Hello Star 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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