# Download Plugins and Them… vs DownloadSentinel

> Download Plugins and Them… vs DownloadSentinel compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Download Plugins and Themes… comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against DownloadSentinel.

**Download Plugins and Themes… comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against DownloadSentinel.** Choose Download Plugins and Themes… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose DownloadSentinel if you care most about last updated and tested up to.

| | Download Plugins and Themes in ZIP from Dashboard | DownloadSentinel |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 30K+ ✅ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 6.8K ✅ | 111 |
| Download trend | -18.4% ✅ | -42.5% |
| Rating | 4.9/5 | — |
| Reviews | 27 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 71/100 ✅ | 63/100 |
| Last updated | 3 months ago | 1 month ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.0.0+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Oct 2016 | Sep 2026 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Download Plugins and Themes… or DownloadSentinel?
Download Plugins and Themes… comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against DownloadSentinel. Choose Download Plugins and Themes… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose DownloadSentinel if you care most about last updated and tested up to.

### Is Download Plugins and Themes… more popular than DownloadSentinel?
Download Plugins and Themes… is the more popular of the two with 30K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for DownloadSentinel.

### Can I use Download Plugins and Themes… and DownloadSentinel together?
Both plugins cover download, 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 Download Plugins and Themes… and DownloadSentinel 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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