# Ping.fm Status Widget vs Shorten2PingNG

> Ping.fm Status Widget vs Shorten2PingNG compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Shorten2PingNG comes out ahead, winning 3 of 4 head-to-head checks against Ping.fm Status Widget.

**Shorten2PingNG comes out ahead, winning 3 of 4 head-to-head checks against Ping.fm Status Widget.** Choose Ping.fm Status Widget if you care most about download trend. Choose Shorten2PingNG if you care most about downloads (30 days), last updated and tested up to.

| | Ping.fm Status Widget | Shorten2PingNG |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 48 | 52 ✅ |
| Download trend | -21.3% ✅ | -23.5% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 23/100 | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 18 years ago | 14 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 2.1 | WP 2.9.2 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Sep 2008 | Apr 2010 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Ping.fm Status Widget or Shorten2PingNG?
Shorten2PingNG comes out ahead, winning 3 of 4 head-to-head checks against Ping.fm Status Widget. Choose Ping.fm Status Widget if you care most about download trend. Choose Shorten2PingNG if you care most about downloads (30 days), last updated and tested up to.

### Is Ping.fm Status Widget more popular than Shorten2PingNG?
Ping.fm Status Widget is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Shorten2PingNG.

### Can I use Ping.fm Status Widget and Shorten2PingNG together?
Both plugins cover ping.fm, 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 Ping.fm Status Widget and Shorten2PingNG 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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