Kotowaza
Proverbs that are transmitted to Japan are randomly displayed in the upper right corner of the management screen.
Consider an alternative
Kotowaza shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Kotowaza stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| akismet | >100 |
| kotowaza | #1 |
| Proverbs | #4 |
About Kotowaza
From the official readme · v1.2.5 betaDescription
Proverbs that are transmitted to Japan are randomly displayed in the upper right corner of the management screen.
Installation
From the WP admin panel, click “Plugins” -> “Add new”.
In the browser input box, type “Kotowaza”.
Select the “Kotowaza” plugin and click “Install”.
Activate the plugin.
OR…
Download the plugin from “wordpress.org”.
Save the .zip file to a location on your computer.
Open the WP admin panel, and click “Plugins” -> “Add new”.
Click “upload”.. then browse to the .zip file downloaded from this page.
Click “Install”.. and then “Activate plugin”.
Changelog
This version fixes a security related bug. Upgrade immediately.
1.1.0
Enhanced security.
1.0.1
Add word.
1.0.0
release.
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
Kotowaza: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is Kotowaza free?
Yes. Kotowaza is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Kotowaza safe to use in 2026?
Kotowaza shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Kotowaza?
Kotowaza is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,660 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does Kotowaza work with WordPress 7.1?
Kotowaza is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.24, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Kotowaza need?
Kotowaza requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Kotowaza last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.5 beta, was released on July 30, 2020 (6 years ago).
Who makes Kotowaza?
Kotowaza is developed and maintained by nzwy.
What are the best alternatives to Kotowaza?
The most popular alternatives to Kotowaza are WP Armour (400K+ installs), Honeypot Anti-Spam (10K+ installs) and FV Antispam (900+ installs).
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