Head-to-head · September 2026
Kirki vs Pollen
Kirki comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Pollen.
Kirki
Kirki is a freeform visual builder for WordPress and an advanced theme customizer that lets you design and…
Pollen – WPBakery Page Builder Addons
Pollen – WPBakery Page Builder Addons allows you to create amazing pages from ready to use templates with a…
| Metric | Kirki | Pollen |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 500K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 374.4K | 74 |
| Download trend | -48.4% | +8.8% |
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 81 | 1 |
| Health score | 84/100 | 32/100 |
| Last updated | 23 hours ago | 6 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.2 | WP 5.5.22 |
| Support resolved | 25% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 5.4+ |
| First released | May 2014 | Aug 2019 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
KirkiPollen
Choose Kirki if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Proven at scale on 500K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.5/5 from 81 reviews
- Actively developed — last update 23 hours ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Choose Pollen if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: drag-and-drop page builder
FAQ
Kirki vs Pollen: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Which is better, Kirki or Pollen?
Kirki comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Pollen. Choose Kirki if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Pollen if you care most about download trend.
Is Kirki more popular than Pollen?
Kirki is the more popular of the two with 500K+ active installs, compared with 100+ for Pollen.
Can I use Kirki and Pollen together?
Both plugins cover drag-and-drop and page builder, 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 Kirki and Pollen 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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