# Mail Queues by PBCI vs Virtual Queue

> Mail Queues by PBCI vs Virtual Queue compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Mail Queues by PBCI comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Virtual Queue.

**Mail Queues by PBCI comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Virtual Queue.** Choose Mail Queues by PBCI if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Virtual Queue if you care most about last updated and tested up to.

| | Mail Queues by PBCI | Virtual Queue |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 30+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 52 ✅ | 45 |
| Download trend | -8.8% ✅ | -39.2% |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 3 ✅ | 1 |
| Health score | 30/100 | 30/100 |
| Last updated | 13 years ago | 6 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.5.2 | WP 5.3.26 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.6+ |
| First released | Feb 2012 | Apr 2020 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Mail Queues by PBCI or Virtual Queue?
Mail Queues by PBCI comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Virtual Queue. Choose Mail Queues by PBCI if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Virtual Queue if you care most about last updated and tested up to.

### Is Mail Queues by PBCI more popular than Virtual Queue?
Mail Queues by PBCI is the more popular of the two with 30+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Virtual Queue.

### Can I use Mail Queues by PBCI and Virtual Queue together?
Both plugins cover queue, 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 Mail Queues by PBCI and Virtual Queue 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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