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Donation Thermometer vs Leyka (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Donation Thermometer

Donation Thermometer

4.4(12)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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VS
Leyka

Leyka

4.7(32)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Leyka has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 32 reviews) while Donation Thermometer leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Donation Thermometer has accumulated 96K+ total downloads while Leyka has 97K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Donation Thermometer
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Leyka4.7/5
Total Reviews
12Donation Thermometer
►
Leyka32
Active Installs
2.0K+Donation Thermometer
Leyka2.0K+
Total Downloads
96K+Donation Thermometer
►
Leyka97K+
Support Resolution
N/ADonation Thermometer
LeykaN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoDonation Thermometer
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Leyka4 weeks ago
First Released
2012Donation Thermometer
Leyka2013
Age
14 yearsDonation Thermometer
Leyka13 years
WP Requires
4.6+Donation Thermometer
Leyka6.0+
PHP Requires
5.2+Donation Thermometer
Leyka7.2.5+
Business Model
FreeDonation Thermometer
LeykaFree
Latest Version
2.2.7Donation Thermometer
Leyka3.32.1

Rating Breakdown

Donation Thermometer

4.4/5(12 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
8%
1
8%

Leyka

4.7/5(32 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%

Recent Reviews

Donation Thermometer Reviews

by cww0820

Great Plugin; very user-friendly

Tried several options or my website. This plugin was very easy for a especially for a novice.

by jonasweb

Can we pull in the current donation total with PHP?

Hi, we’d love to use your plugin for a donation page, but it’s a custom form using PHP. Is there a way in the plugin for the current donation total amount to be automatically pulled in, rather than ad

by betyonfire

This thermometer ROCKs!

It’s just perfect. Thanks for making such an easy to use and customizable plugin.

Leyka Reviews

by arisudi

Отличный плагин!

Супер-плагин!

by multbult

Полезный плагин

палочка-выручалочка для тех, кто занимается краудфандингом!

by pavelpopravkin

Большое спасибо. Плагин очень хороший!

Молодцы ребята. Хорошая работа! Особенно благодарен за liqpay!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donation Thermometer or Leyka more popular?
Donation Thermometer has 2.0K+ active installations while Leyka has 2.0K+. Leyka is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Donation Thermometer or Leyka?
Donation Thermometer has a 4.4/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Leyka has a 4.7/5 rating from 32 reviews.
Are Donation Thermometer and Leyka free?
Donation Thermometer is free and Leyka is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Donation Thermometer or Leyka?
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?
Donation Thermometer was last updated 4 months ago and Leyka was last updated 4 weeks ago.

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