# Like Thumbnail vs Meta pixel for WordPress

> Like Thumbnail vs Meta pixel for WordPress compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Meta pixel for WordPress comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against Like Thumbnail.

**Meta pixel for WordPress comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against Like Thumbnail.** Choose Like Thumbnail if you care most about download trend and rating. Choose Meta pixel for WordPress if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Like Thumbnail | Meta pixel for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1K+ | 400K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 191 | 49.9K ✅ |
| Download trend | +49.2% ✅ | -32.6% |
| Rating | 4.2/5 ✅ | 2.7/5 |
| Reviews | 5 | 164 ✅ |
| Health score | 36/100 | 62/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 7 years ago | 3 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 5.2.29 | WP 7.0.7 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Feb 2011 | Nov 2018 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Like Thumbnail or Meta pixel for WordPress?
Meta pixel for WordPress comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against Like Thumbnail. Choose Like Thumbnail if you care most about download trend and rating. Choose Meta pixel for WordPress if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Like Thumbnail more popular than Meta pixel for WordPress?
Meta pixel for WordPress is the more popular of the two with 400K+ active installs, compared with 1K+ for Like Thumbnail.

### Can I use Like Thumbnail and Meta pixel for WordPress together?
Both plugins cover facebook, 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 Like Thumbnail and Meta pixel for WordPress 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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