# Gather vs MarcomGather

> Gather vs MarcomGather compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Gather comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against MarcomGather.

**Gather comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against MarcomGather.** Choose Gather if you care most about downloads (30 days), health score and last updated. Choose MarcomGather if you care most about download trend.

| | Gather | MarcomGather |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 71 ✅ | 50 |
| Download trend | -38.8% | -7.4% ✅ |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 55/100 ✅ | 21/100 |
| Last updated | 1 month ago ✅ | 5 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 ✅ | WP 5.9.19 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 7.0+ |
| First released | Jul 2026 | Mar 2022 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Gather or MarcomGather?
Gather comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against MarcomGather. Choose Gather if you care most about downloads (30 days), health score and last updated. Choose MarcomGather if you care most about download trend.

### Is Gather more popular than MarcomGather?
Gather is the more popular of the two with <10 active installs, compared with <10 for MarcomGather.

### Can I use Gather and MarcomGather together?
Both plugins cover gather, 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 Gather and MarcomGather 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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