# Ping.fm Status Widget vs Twitter Status

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

**Twitter Status 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 downloads (30 days). Choose Twitter Status if you care most about download trend, last updated and tested up to.

| | Ping.fm Status Widget | Twitter Status |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 59 ✅ | 33 |
| Download trend | +5.4% | +17.9% ✅ |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 23/100 | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 18 years ago | 18 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 2.1 | WP 2.7 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Sep 2008 | Nov 2008 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Ping.fm Status Widget or Twitter Status?
Twitter Status 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 downloads (30 days). Choose Twitter Status if you care most about download trend, last updated and tested up to.

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

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