# Hypothesis vs LocalFeedback

> Hypothesis vs LocalFeedback compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. LocalFeedback comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Hypothesis.

**LocalFeedback comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Hypothesis.** Choose Hypothesis if you care most about active installs, download trend and reviews. Choose LocalFeedback if you care most about downloads (30 days), health score and last updated.

| | Hypothesis | LocalFeedback / Visual Client Feedback with Screenshots |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 200+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 158 | 359 ✅ |
| Download trend | +38.6% ✅ | -20.8% |
| Rating | 4.9/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 7 ✅ | 1 |
| Health score | 53/100 | 73/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 11 months ago | 2 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.0 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Aug 2013 | Sep 2026 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Hypothesis or LocalFeedback?
LocalFeedback comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Hypothesis. Choose Hypothesis if you care most about active installs, download trend and reviews. Choose LocalFeedback if you care most about downloads (30 days), health score and last updated.

### Is Hypothesis more popular than LocalFeedback?
Hypothesis is the more popular of the two with 200+ active installs, compared with 10+ for LocalFeedback.

### Can I use Hypothesis and LocalFeedback together?
Both plugins cover annotation and comments, 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 Hypothesis and LocalFeedback 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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