# Favorites vs Like Posts & Comments

> Favorites vs Like Posts & Comments compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Favorites comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Like Posts & Comments.

**Favorites comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Like Posts & Comments.** Choose Favorites if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Like Posts & Comments if you care most about download trend.

| | Favorites | Like Posts & Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 3.7K ✅ | 47 |
| Download trend | -48.9% | +74.1% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | — |
| Reviews | 133 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 73/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 14 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 3.5.2 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ | Any |
| First released | Mar 2015 | Feb 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Favorites or Like Posts & Comments?
Favorites comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Like Posts & Comments. Choose Favorites if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Like Posts & Comments if you care most about download trend.

### Is Favorites more popular than Like Posts & Comments?
Favorites is the more popular of the two with 10K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Like Posts & Comments.

### Can I use Favorites and Like Posts & Comments together?
Both plugins cover like, 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 Favorites and Like Posts & Comments 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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