Astra Widgets vs Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
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Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress
B200K+ installs · 4.7/5 rating
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Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | Astra Widgets | Smash Balloon Social Post Feed |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +-9 ms | +2 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +1 | +11 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | Measuring — results coming soon | |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | Measuring — results coming soon | |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Astra Widgets | Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 200K+ | 200K+ |
| User Rating | 3.9/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Speed Score | D | C- |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Last Updated | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-11 |
| Total Downloads | 4.5M+ | 8.6M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, Astra Widgets or Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Astra Widgets or Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress?
Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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