Hello Kushimoto vs Whoa! Rotate (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, Hello Kushimoto has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hello Kushimoto has accumulated 2.5K+ total downloads while Whoa! Rotate has 2.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hello Kushimoto | Whoa! Rotate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 2.5K+ | ◄ | 2.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Age | 11 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.3+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.10.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Hello Kushimoto
◄Whoa! Rotate4.5/5
Total Reviews
6Hello Kushimoto
◄Whoa! Rotate2
Active Installs
10Hello Kushimoto
Whoa! Rotate10
Total Downloads
2.5K+Hello Kushimoto
◄Whoa! Rotate2.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AHello Kushimoto
Whoa! RotateN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoHello Kushimoto
◄Whoa! Rotate13 years ago
First Released
2015Hello Kushimoto
Whoa! Rotate2012
Age
11 yearsHello Kushimoto
Whoa! Rotate14 years
WP Requires
4.3+Hello Kushimoto
Whoa! Rotate3.4+
PHP Requires
false+Hello Kushimoto
Whoa! Rotatefalse+
Business Model
FreeHello Kushimoto
Whoa! RotateFree
Latest Version
2.10.0Hello Kushimoto
Whoa! Rotate1.0
Rating Breakdown
Hello Kushimoto
4.8/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Whoa! Rotate
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hello Kushimoto or Whoa! Rotate more popular?
Hello Kushimoto has 10 active installations while Whoa! Rotate has 10. Whoa! Rotate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hello Kushimoto or Whoa! Rotate?
Hello Kushimoto has a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Whoa! Rotate has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Hello Kushimoto and Whoa! Rotate free?
Hello Kushimoto is free and Whoa! Rotate is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hello Kushimoto or Whoa! Rotate?
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?
Hello Kushimoto was last updated 9 years ago and Whoa! Rotate was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.