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Redux Framework vs Kill Howdy (2026)

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

Redux Framework

Redux Framework

4.4(273)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Kill Howdy

Kill Howdy

5(5)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Kill Howdy has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Kill Howdy has 3.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
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Kill Howdy5/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
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Kill Howdy5
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
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Kill Howdy10
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
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Kill Howdy3.1K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Kill HowdyN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
◄
Kill Howdy13 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Kill Howdy2011
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Kill Howdy15 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Kill Howdy2.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Kill Howdyfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Kill HowdyFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Kill Howdy1.02

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

4.4/5(273 reviews)
5
82%
4
3%
3
1%
2
2%
1
13%

Kill Howdy

5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Redux Framework Reviews

by Rena

Pretty Solid Framework

Used it in a few projects, and it works well overall. Lots of options and pretty flexible. Setup took a bit of time at first, but once you get it, things become easy. tnx devs for the work.

by Irina

Great plugin!

Excellent and useful plugin!

by masoud4x4

Translation Issue

Hi Redux Framework team,I’m using Redux Framework for my theme (Liberty), but I’m really frustrated with its translation support, especially after WordPress 6.7 and later updates (I’m on 6.8). My

Kill Howdy Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Kill Howdy more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Kill Howdy has 10. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Kill Howdy?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Kill Howdy has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Kill Howdy free?
Redux Framework is free and Kill Howdy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Kill Howdy?
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?
Redux Framework was last updated 1 week ago and Kill Howdy was last updated 13 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.