# Unread Posts vs WP Popular Posts

> Unread Posts 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 Unread Posts.

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

| | Unread Posts | WP Popular Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 51 | 76.3K ✅ |
| Download trend | -22.7% ✅ | -32.9% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Reviews | 1 | 249 ✅ |
| Health score | 30/100 | 90/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 11 years ago | 3 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.2.39 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 71% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | May 2015 | Nov 2008 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Can I use Unread Posts 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 Unread Posts 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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