# PetMatchPro vs Pets

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

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

| | PetMatchPro | Pets |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 90+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 66 | 147 ✅ |
| Download trend | -29.8% | +5.8% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 3 ✅ |
| Health score | 57/100 ✅ | 32/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 5 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 ✅ | WP 5.9.19 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 8.3+ | 5.6+ |
| First released | Nov 2023 | May 2018 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PetMatchPro more popular than Pets?
Pets is the more popular of the two with 90+ active installs, compared with 10+ for PetMatchPro.

### Can I use PetMatchPro and Pets together?
Both plugins cover animal shelter, 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 PetMatchPro and Pets 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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