# Smash Balloon Social Phot… vs Spotlight Social Feeds

> Smash Balloon Social Phot… vs Spotlight Social Feeds compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Smash Balloon Social Photo… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Spotlight Social Feeds.

**Smash Balloon Social Photo… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Spotlight Social Feeds.** Choose Smash Balloon Social Photo… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Spotlight Social Feeds if you care most about support resolved.

| | Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed – Easy Social Feeds Plugin | Spotlight Social Feeds – Block, Shortcode, and Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1M+ ✅ | 60K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 909.1K ✅ | 5.4K |
| Download trend | +30.6% ✅ | -6.1% |
| Rating | 4.9/5 ✅ | 4.7/5 |
| Reviews | 4,353 ✅ | 171 |
| Health score | 95/100 ✅ | 90/100 |
| Last updated | 5 days ago ✅ | 1 month ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.2 | WP 7.1.2 |
| Support resolved | 80% | 100% ✅ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 7.1+ |
| First released | Jul 2014 | Jun 2020 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Smash Balloon Social Photo… or Spotlight Social Feeds?
Smash Balloon Social Photo… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Spotlight Social Feeds. Choose Smash Balloon Social Photo… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Spotlight Social Feeds if you care most about support resolved.

### Is Smash Balloon Social Photo… more popular than Spotlight Social Feeds?
Smash Balloon Social Photo… is the more popular of the two with 1M+ active installs, compared with 60K+ for Spotlight Social Feeds.

### Can I use Smash Balloon Social Photo… 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 Smash Balloon Social Photo… 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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