# PublishPress Taxonomies vs Top Cat

> PublishPress Taxonomies vs Top Cat compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. PublishPress Taxonomies comes out ahead, winning 6 of 6 head-to-head checks against Top Cat.

**PublishPress Taxonomies comes out ahead, winning 6 of 6 head-to-head checks against Top Cat.** Choose PublishPress Taxonomies if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms | Top Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 40K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 79.4K ✅ | 34 |
| Download trend | +0.1% ✅ | 0% |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | — |
| Reviews | 195 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 93/100 ✅ | 31/100 |
| Last updated | 2 weeks ago ✅ | 21 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | — |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Oct 2007 | May 2005 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, PublishPress Taxonomies or Top Cat?
PublishPress Taxonomies comes out ahead, winning 6 of 6 head-to-head checks against Top Cat. Choose PublishPress Taxonomies if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is PublishPress Taxonomies more popular than Top Cat?
PublishPress Taxonomies is the more popular of the two with 40K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Top Cat.

### Can I use PublishPress Taxonomies and Top Cat together?
Both plugins cover category, 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 PublishPress Taxonomies and Top Cat 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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