# Simply Polls vs Upvote / Downvote

> Simply Polls vs Upvote / Downvote compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Simply Polls comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Upvote / Downvote.

**Simply Polls comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Upvote / Downvote.** Choose Simply Polls if you care most about downloads (30 days), reviews and last updated. Choose Upvote / Downvote if you care most about download trend and health score.

| | Simply Polls | Upvote / Downvote – Vote with a Tweet |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 74 ✅ | 47 |
| Download trend | +29.8% | +95.8% ✅ |
| Rating | 1.8/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 5 ✅ | 2 |
| Health score | 22/100 | 30/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 10 years ago ✅ | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 4.5.33 ✅ | WP 4.3.34 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Apr 2016 | Aug 2014 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Simply Polls or Upvote / Downvote?
Simply Polls comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Upvote / Downvote. Choose Simply Polls if you care most about downloads (30 days), reviews and last updated. Choose Upvote / Downvote if you care most about download trend and health score.

### Is Simply Polls more popular than Upvote / Downvote?
Simply Polls is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Upvote / Downvote.

### Can I use Simply Polls and Upvote / Downvote together?
Both plugins cover vote and votes, 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 Simply Polls and Upvote / Downvote 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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