Kill Howdy vs Son of Clippy (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Kill Howdy has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Kill Howdy has accumulated 3.1K+ total downloads while Son of Clippy has 2.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Kill Howdy | Son of Clippy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ► | 8 |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 3.1K+ | ◄ | 2.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Age | 15 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 3.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.02 | 0.1.0 |
Rating
5/5Kill Howdy
Son of Clippy5/5
Total Reviews
5Kill Howdy
►Son of Clippy8
Active Installs
10Kill Howdy
Son of Clippy10
Total Downloads
3.1K+Kill Howdy
◄Son of Clippy2.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AKill Howdy
Son of ClippyN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoKill Howdy
►Son of Clippy11 years ago
First Released
2011Kill Howdy
Son of Clippy2014
Age
15 yearsKill Howdy
Son of Clippy12 years
WP Requires
2.8+Kill Howdy
Son of Clippy3.9+
PHP Requires
false+Kill Howdy
Son of Clippyfalse+
Business Model
FreeKill Howdy
Son of ClippyFree
Latest Version
1.02Kill Howdy
Son of Clippy0.1.0
Rating Breakdown
Kill Howdy
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Son of Clippy
5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kill Howdy or Son of Clippy more popular?
Kill Howdy has 10 active installations while Son of Clippy has 10. Son of Clippy is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Kill Howdy or Son of Clippy?
Kill Howdy has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Son of Clippy has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Kill Howdy and Son of Clippy free?
Kill Howdy is free and Son of Clippy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Kill Howdy or Son of Clippy?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Kill Howdy was last updated 13 years ago and Son of Clippy was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.