# Hide/Remove Metadata vs Simple Quotes

> Hide/Remove Metadata vs Simple Quotes compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Hide/Remove Metadata comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simple Quotes.

**Hide/Remove Metadata comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Simple Quotes.** Choose Hide/Remove Metadata if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Hide/Remove Metadata | Simple Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 20K+ ✅ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 2.1K ✅ | 50 |
| Download trend | +1.4% ✅ | -15.3% |
| Rating | 3.6/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 14 ✅ | 3 |
| Health score | 64/100 ✅ | 31/100 |
| Last updated | 5 months ago ✅ | 13 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 ✅ | WP 3.9.40 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Jun 2019 | Feb 2011 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Hide/Remove Metadata more popular than Simple Quotes?
Hide/Remove Metadata is the more popular of the two with 20K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for Simple Quotes.

### Can I use Hide/Remove Metadata and Simple Quotes together?
Both plugins cover author, 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 Hide/Remove Metadata and Simple Quotes 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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