# Flickr API vs Album Photostream Flickr…

> Flickr API vs Album Photostream Flickr… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Album Photostream Flickr Ga… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Flickr API.

**Album Photostream Flickr Ga… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Flickr API.** Choose Flickr API if you care most about download trend. Choose Album Photostream Flickr Ga… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Flickr API | Album Photostream Flickr Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 20+ | 1K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 44 | 469 ✅ |
| Download trend | -6.4% ✅ | -15.3% |
| Rating | 2.5/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Reviews | 2 | 21 ✅ |
| Health score | 24/100 | 82/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 12 years ago | 2 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.9.40 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Oct 2011 | Feb 2017 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Flickr API or Album Photostream Flickr Ga…?
Album Photostream Flickr Ga… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Flickr API. Choose Flickr API if you care most about download trend. Choose Album Photostream Flickr Ga… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Flickr API more popular than Album Photostream Flickr Ga…?
Album Photostream Flickr Ga… is the more popular of the two with 1K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for Flickr API.

### Can I use Flickr API and Album Photostream Flickr Ga… together?
Both plugins cover flickr, 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 Flickr API and Album Photostream Flickr Ga… 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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