# Kudos vs WP-PostRatings

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

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

| | Kudos | WP-PostRatings |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 20K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 38 | 3.4K ✅ |
| Download trend | +18.8% ✅ | -67.7% |
| Rating | 3.6/5 | 4.4/5 ✅ |
| Reviews | 5 | 178 ✅ |
| Health score | 29/100 | 87/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 13 years ago | 2 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.9.40 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 100% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 8.2+ |
| First released | Apr 2013 | Feb 2006 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Kudos more popular than WP-PostRatings?
WP-PostRatings is the more popular of the two with 20K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Kudos.

### Can I use Kudos and WP-PostRatings 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 WP-PostRatings 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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