WordPress plugin comparison
BuddyPress Activity Shortcode vs Catalyst Connect
At a glance
- BuddyPress Activity Shortcode has more active installs: 1K+, against 60+ for Catalyst Connect.
- On a typical day, BuddyPress Activity Shortcode is downloaded about 20 times, Catalyst Connect about 3.
- BuddyPress Activity Shortcode is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- BuddyPress Activity Shortcode was updated more recently: Dec 31, 2025, against Apr 26, 2013 for Catalyst Connect.
- BuddyPress Activity Shortcode is tested with a newer WordPress: 5.9.0, against 3.5.2 for Catalyst Connect.
- Catalyst Connect has been around longer: since 2012, against 2015 for BuddyPress Activity Shortcode.
Line by line
BuddyPress Activity Shortcode leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BuddyPress Activity Shortcode |  Catalyst Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,097 | #19,425 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 428 | 52 |
| Rating | 5.0(8) | 3.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.9.0 | 3.5.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.12 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 10 months ago | 13 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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