# WP Post Contributor vs WP SimplePost Contributors

> WP Post Contributor vs WP SimplePost Contributors compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. WP Post Contributor comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against WP SimplePost Contributors.

**WP Post Contributor comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against WP SimplePost Contributors.** Choose WP Post Contributor if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and reviews. Choose WP SimplePost Contributors if you care most about last updated and tested up to.

| | WP Post Contributor | WP SimplePost Contributors |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 39 ✅ | 38 |
| Download trend | +56% ✅ | +52% |
| Rating | 4/5 | — |
| Reviews | 1 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 25/100 ✅ | 21/100 |
| Last updated | 8 years ago | 8 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.9.34 | WP 5.0.30 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ | Any |
| First released | Apr 2018 | Jan 2019 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, WP Post Contributor or WP SimplePost Contributors?
WP Post Contributor comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against WP SimplePost Contributors. Choose WP Post Contributor if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and reviews. Choose WP SimplePost Contributors if you care most about last updated and tested up to.

### Is WP Post Contributor more popular than WP SimplePost Contributors?
WP Post Contributor is the more popular of the two with <10 active installs, compared with <10 for WP SimplePost Contributors.

### Can I use WP Post Contributor and WP SimplePost Contributors together?
Both plugins cover contributors and post contributors, 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 WP Post Contributor and WP SimplePost Contributors 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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