# SB Random Posts Widget vs WP Popular Posts

> SB Random Posts Widget vs WP Popular Posts compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. WP Popular Posts comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against SB Random Posts Widget.

**WP Popular Posts comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against SB Random Posts Widget.** Choose SB Random Posts Widget if you care most about download trend. Choose WP Popular Posts if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | SB Random Posts Widget | WP Popular Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 54 | 76.3K ✅ |
| Download trend | +12.5% ✅ | -32.9% |
| Rating | — | 4.5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 249 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 90/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 2 years ago | 3 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 6.6.10 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 71% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Jul 2016 | Nov 2008 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, SB Random Posts Widget or WP Popular Posts?
WP Popular Posts comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against SB Random Posts Widget. Choose SB Random Posts Widget if you care most about download trend. Choose WP Popular Posts if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is SB Random Posts Widget more popular than WP Popular Posts?
WP Popular Posts is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for SB Random Posts Widget.

### Can I use SB Random Posts Widget and WP Popular Posts together?
Both plugins cover posts, 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 SB Random Posts Widget and WP Popular Posts 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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