# Social Feed Gallery vs Spotlight Social Feeds

> Social Feed Gallery vs Spotlight Social Feeds compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Social Feed Gallery comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Spotlight Social Feeds.

**Social Feed Gallery comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Spotlight Social Feeds.** Choose Social Feed Gallery if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Spotlight Social Feeds if you care most about download trend and rating.

| | Social Feed Gallery | Spotlight Social Feeds – Block, Shortcode, and Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 80K+ ✅ | 60K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 20.5K ✅ | 5.4K |
| Download trend | -47% | -6.1% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.7/5 ✅ |
| Reviews | 303 ✅ | 171 |
| Health score | 90/100 | 90/100 |
| Last updated | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.2 | WP 7.1.2 |
| Support resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | 7.1+ |
| First released | Dec 2016 | Jun 2020 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Social Feed Gallery or Spotlight Social Feeds?
Social Feed Gallery comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Spotlight Social Feeds. Choose Social Feed Gallery if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Spotlight Social Feeds if you care most about download trend and rating.

### Is Social Feed Gallery more popular than Spotlight Social Feeds?
Social Feed Gallery is the more popular of the two with 80K+ active installs, compared with 60K+ for Spotlight Social Feeds.

### Can I use Social Feed Gallery and Spotlight Social Feeds together?
Both plugins cover Instagram, instagram feed and Instagram widget, 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 Social Feed Gallery and Spotlight Social Feeds 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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