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SKT Skill Bar

By Sonal S Sinha

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

SKT Skill Bar Review - In-Depth Analysis

Showcase your skills with animated bars on your website. This plugin offers various styles like circular and vertical bars to display skill percentages.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.15/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 14+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin adds fancy jQuery skill bars to your website. You can showcase your skill set in percentage using progress bars, circular bars, vertical bars, or half circular bars. The plugin features fancy animations powered by jQuery.

It is easy to use and can be placed anywhere on your site to highlight your competencies effectively. The skill bars are visually appealing and can enhance the overall design of your website.

For a live demonstration of the skill bars in action, you can visit the demo link provided. This plugin is free and governed by the GPL2 License, allowing for personal and commercial use.

Comparing to Alternatives

SKT Skill Bar is a WordPress plugin designed to display skill bars with animation effects. It has some direct alternatives that offer similar functionality with varying features and support.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use skill bar display.
Includes animated skill bars that enhance visual appeal.
Compatible with widget areas for easy placement.
Free to use without requiring payment.
Provides a variety of skill bar styles.

Weaknesses

Has had multiple security vulnerabilities in past versions.
Lacks ongoing maintenance and developer support.
Some skill bar styles have visual issues like pixelation.
Does not fully support easyPieChart functionality.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.1 average rating from 14 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and visual appeal, though about 21% report issues including functionality and support problems.

Positive highlights

"Nice plugin but needs improvements." — danybr0
"Works great for me! And looks nice in a widget." — revixi5
"I think this is nice and it fits well." — nckreuz

Common complaints

Plugin stopped working unexpectedly with no support available.
Does not work as expected out of the box.
Requires hacking core files to achieve desired functionality.

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities related to stored cross-site scripting in older versions.
Lack of recent updates and maintenance.
Incomplete compatibility with some chart libraries.
Visual quality issues with certain skill bar styles.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a free, simple skill bar plugin with basic animation effects and widget compatibility, who are comfortable with limited support and occasional issues.

Not ideal for

Users requiring a fully supported, regularly updated plugin with robust security and compatibility, or those needing advanced customization without technical workarounds.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers animated skill bars with multiple styles and widget support, providing basic functionality without cost.

Final Verdict

SKT Skill Bar delivers a straightforward and visually appealing skill bar solution for WordPress users looking for a free plugin. It excels in ease of use and basic animation but suffers from past security vulnerabilities and a lack of ongoing developer support, which may concern some users.

While it has direct alternatives that may offer more features or better maintenance, SKT Skill Bar remains a viable option for those prioritizing simplicity and cost. Prospective users should weigh the plugin's strengths against its weaknesses and consider their own technical comfort level before choosing it.