Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed – Easy Social Feeds Plugin vs Astra Widgets: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed – Easy Social Feeds Plugin
B-
1M+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
Astra Widgets
D
200K+ installs · 3.9/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureSmash Balloon Social Photo Feed – Easy Social Feeds PluginAstra Widgets
Active Installs1.0M+200K+
User Rating4.9/53.9/5
Speed ScoreB-D
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.45.2
Last Updated2025-12-112025-12-15
Total Downloads49.6M+4.5M+
Verdict
FasterInstagram-feed
More FeaturesInstagram-feed
Overall WinnerInstagram-feed
Full Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed u2013 Easy Social Feeds Plugin or Astra Widgets?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed u2013 Easy Social Feeds Plugin scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed u2013 Easy Social Feeds Plugin or Astra Widgets?
Smash Balloon Social Photo Feed u2013 Easy Social Feeds Plugin is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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