# Kudos

> Kudos has 10+ active installs, a 3.6/5 rating from 5 reviews and 38 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Kudos shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Kudos, as seen on the svbtle.com blogging network, are an unobtrusive and playful way for your readers to show their appreciation. To give kudos for a post the visitor simply hovers the Kudo-Button: A small animation…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,140
- **Downloads (30 days):** 38 (+18.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.6/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 28, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alex (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ahoereth/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/kudos/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | >100 | 337 |
| [kudos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/kudos/) | #1 | 1 |
| [like](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/like/) | #43 | 75 |
| [svbtle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/svbtle/) | #1 | 1 |
| [svbtle.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/svbtle-com/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,560 |
| kudos | #44 | 60 |
| like | >100 | 10,000 |
| svbtle | #1 | 1 |
| svbtle.com | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 40K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 18, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Kudos safe to use in 2026?
Kudos shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Kudos?
Kudos is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,140 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Kudos work with WordPress 7.1?
Kudos is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Kudos last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on January 28, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Kudos?
Kudos is developed and maintained by Alex.

### What are the best alternatives to Kudos?
The most popular alternatives to Kudos are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (40K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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