# Post Like vs Post View Count

> Post Like vs Post View Count compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Post View Count comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Post Like.

**Post View Count comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Post Like.** Choose Post View Count if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Post Like | Post View Count |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 4K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 47 | 2.5K ✅ |
| Download trend | +88% | +463.2% ✅ |
| Rating | 5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Reviews | 1 | 18 ✅ |
| Health score | 30/100 | 71/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 8 years ago | 3 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.9.33 | WP 7.1.2 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.1+ |
| First released | Jul 2018 | Jun 2020 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Post Like or Post View Count?
Post View Count comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Post Like.  Choose Post View Count if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Post Like more popular than Post View Count?
Post View Count is the more popular of the two with 4K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Post Like.

### Can I use Post Like and Post View Count together?
Both plugins cover count, 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 Post Like and Post View Count 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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