# Simple Feed Widget vs WP Featured Image Widget

> Simple Feed Widget vs WP Featured Image Widget compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Simple Feed Widget comes out ahead, winning 3 of 4 head-to-head checks against WP Featured Image Widget.

**Simple Feed Widget comes out ahead, winning 3 of 4 head-to-head checks against WP Featured Image Widget.** Choose Simple Feed Widget if you care most about downloads (30 days), last updated and tested up to. Choose WP Featured Image Widget if you care most about download trend.

| | Simple Feed Widget | WP Featured Image Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 83 ✅ | 50 |
| Download trend | +56.6% | +117.4% ✅ |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 23/100 | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 7 years ago ✅ | 10 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.2.29 ✅ | WP 4.7.38 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ | Any |
| First released | Aug 2019 | Jan 2017 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple Feed Widget more popular than WP Featured Image Widget?
Simple Feed Widget is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for WP Featured Image Widget.

### Can I use Simple Feed Widget and WP Featured Image Widget together?
Both plugins cover wordpress widget, 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 Simple Feed Widget and WP Featured Image Widget 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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