# Live Blogging vs microblogger

> Live Blogging vs microblogger compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Live Blogging comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against microblogger.

**Live Blogging comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against microblogger.** Choose Live Blogging if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose microblogger if you care most about download trend.

| | Live Blogging | microblogger |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 233 ✅ | 39 |
| Download trend | +21.4% | +39.3% ✅ |
| Rating | 5/5 | — |
| Reviews | 5 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 37/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 14 years ago ✅ | 17 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 3.3.2 ✅ | WP 2.8.4 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | May 2009 | Jun 2009 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Live Blogging or microblogger?
Live Blogging comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against microblogger. Choose Live Blogging if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose microblogger if you care most about download trend.

### Is Live Blogging more popular than microblogger?
Live Blogging is the more popular of the two with 100+ active installs, compared with 10+ for microblogger.

### Can I use Live Blogging and microblogger together?
Both plugins cover micro, 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 Live Blogging and microblogger 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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