# Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer

> Kirki has 500K+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 81 reviews and 347.5K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 84/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Kirki is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 500K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

**Freeform page builder & website builder for WordPress. Infinite canvas for complex, interactive websites. Built-in forms, animations & Customizer.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #129 of 69,745 plugins
- **Active installs:** 500K+
- **Total downloads:** 15,690,856
- **Downloads (30 days):** 347,515 (-56.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 81 reviews
- **Health score:** 84/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 6.3.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 4 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Themeum (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/themeum/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/kirki/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [drag-and-drop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/drag-and-drop/) | #2 | 142 |
| [form builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form-builder/) | #6 | 292 |
| [freeform canvas](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/freeform-canvas/) | #1 | 1 |
| [page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-builder/) | #3 | 362 |
| [website builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/website-builder/) | #2 | 46 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| drag-and-drop | #21 | 4,337 |
| form builder | #28 | 4,530 |
| freeform canvas | #1 | 8 |
| page builder | #8 | 8,579 |
| website builder | #3 | 5,001 |

## Version adoption

- 6.3: 34.9%
- 5.1: 25.5%
- 6.0: 9.1%
- 6.2: 6.2%
- 3.1: 5.7%
- Other: 18.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elementor/) | 10M+ | 4.5/5 (7,308) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [Page Builder by SiteOrigin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/siteorigin-panels/) | 400K+ | 4.8/5 (1,005) | Sep 24, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 4 | [Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pagelayer/) | 400K+ | 3.9/5 (103) | Sep 24, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 5 | [Colibri Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/colibri-page-builder/) | 80K+ | 4.4/5 (79) | Aug 31, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (94) | Sep 2, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yaymail/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (291) | Sep 26, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [CMS Tree Page View – Reorder Pages with a Drag-and-Drop Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cms-tree-page-view/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (365) | Sep 28, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [WP Table Builder – Drag & Drop Table Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-table-builder/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (681) | Sep 23, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid – Visual Drag and Drop Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-and-page-builder/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (140) | Sep 25, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 11 | [Bold Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bold-page-builder/) | 40K+ | 3.6/5 (66) | Sep 9, 2026 | 68/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kirki free?
Yes. Kirki is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Kirki safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Kirki is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 500K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Kirki?
Kirki is active on 500K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,690,856 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 347,515 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Kirki work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Kirki up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.9 or newer.

### What PHP version does Kirki need?
Kirki requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Kirki last updated?
The latest version, 6.3.1, was released on September 15, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Kirki?
Kirki is developed and maintained by Themeum.

### What are the best alternatives to Kirki?
The most popular alternatives to Kirki are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), Page Builder by SiteOrigin (400K+ installs) and Page Builder: Pagelayer (400K+ installs).


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