WordPress plugin comparison
Kirki vs Themify Builder
At a glance
- Kirki has more active installs: 400K+, against 6K+ for Themify Builder.
- On a typical day, Kirki is downloaded about 4,484 times, Themify Builder about 244.
- Kirki is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 81 reviews, against 3.9 from 24 reviews.
- Themify Builder was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Oct 28, 2026 for Kirki.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Kirki has been around longer: since 2014, against 2018 for Themify Builder.
Line by line
Kirki leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kirki |  Themify Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #129 | #2,895 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 6K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 329K | 14.9K |
| Rating | 4.5(81) | 3.9(24) |
| Support threads resolved | 25% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.60 | ×0.73 |
| Last release | 12 days ago | 10 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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