# Kudos vs SearchWP Live Ajax Search

> Kudos vs SearchWP Live Ajax Search compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. SearchWP Live Ajax Search comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Kudos.

**SearchWP Live Ajax Search comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Kudos.** Choose Kudos if you care most about download trend. Choose SearchWP Live Ajax Search if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.

| | Kudos | SearchWP Live Ajax Search |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 40K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 38 | 8K ✅ |
| Download trend | +18.8% ✅ | -18.7% |
| Rating | 3.6/5 | 4.7/5 ✅ |
| Reviews | 5 | 36 ✅ |
| Health score | 29/100 | 85/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 13 years ago | 3 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.9.40 | WP 7.0.7 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 100% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.6+ |
| First released | Apr 2013 | May 2014 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Kudos or SearchWP Live Ajax Search?
SearchWP Live Ajax Search comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Kudos. Choose Kudos if you care most about download trend. Choose SearchWP Live Ajax Search if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.

### Is Kudos more popular than SearchWP Live Ajax Search?
SearchWP Live Ajax Search is the more popular of the two with 40K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Kudos.

### Can I use Kudos and SearchWP Live Ajax Search together?
Both plugins cover ajax, 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 Kudos and SearchWP Live Ajax Search 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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