# Happy New Year vs Merry Christmas Everyone

> Happy New Year vs Merry Christmas Everyone compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Happy New Year comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Merry Christmas Everyone.

**Happy New Year comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Merry Christmas Everyone.** Choose Happy New Year if you care most about download trend, last updated and tested up to. Choose Merry Christmas Everyone if you care most about downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Happy New Year | Merry Christmas Everyone |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 46 | 77 ✅ |
| Download trend | -4.2% ✅ | -15.4% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Reviews | 4 | 7 ✅ |
| Health score | 30/100 | 30/100 |
| Last updated | 10 years ago ✅ | 12 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 4.6.30 ✅ | WP 4.1.42 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Happy New Year or Merry Christmas Everyone?
Happy New Year comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Merry Christmas Everyone. Choose Happy New Year if you care most about download trend, last updated and tested up to. Choose Merry Christmas Everyone if you care most about downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Happy New Year more popular than Merry Christmas Everyone?
Happy New Year is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Merry Christmas Everyone.

### Can I use Happy New Year and Merry Christmas Everyone together?
Both plugins cover merry christmas, 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 Happy New Year and Merry Christmas Everyone 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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