# GedShow vs RootsPersona

> GedShow vs RootsPersona compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. RootsPersona comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against GedShow.

**RootsPersona comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against GedShow.** Choose RootsPersona if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | GedShow | RootsPersona |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 200+ | 400+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 142 | 881 ✅ |
| Download trend | +6% | +295.1% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Reviews | 8 | 17 ✅ |
| Health score | 36/100 | 80/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 3 years ago | 5 days ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 6.5.13 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Jan 2019 | Jan 2011 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, GedShow or RootsPersona?
RootsPersona comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against GedShow.  Choose RootsPersona if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is GedShow more popular than RootsPersona?
RootsPersona is the more popular of the two with 400+ active installs, compared with 200+ for GedShow.

### Can I use GedShow and RootsPersona together?
Both plugins cover ancestors, family and GEDCOM, 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 GedShow and RootsPersona 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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