Mobile Detect vs AppStore Links (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, Mobile Detect has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mobile Detect has accumulated 47K+ total downloads while AppStore Links has 19K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Mobile Detect | AppStore Links | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 47K+ | ◄ | 19K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 weeks ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2009 | |
| Age | 9 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.8.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.1 | 4.5.2 |
Rating
5/5Mobile Detect
AppStore Links5/5
Total Reviews
7Mobile Detect
◄AppStore Links2
Active Installs
3.0K+Mobile Detect
◄AppStore Links10
Total Downloads
47K+Mobile Detect
◄AppStore Links19K+
Support Resolution
100%Mobile Detect
AppStore LinksN/A
Last Updated
4 weeks agoMobile Detect
◄AppStore Links12 years ago
First Released
2017Mobile Detect
AppStore Links2009
Age
9 yearsMobile Detect
AppStore Links17 years
WP Requires
3.0+Mobile Detect
AppStore Links2.8.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mobile Detect
AppStore Linksfalse+
Business Model
FreeMobile Detect
AppStore LinksFree
Latest Version
3.1.1Mobile Detect
AppStore Links4.5.2
Rating Breakdown
Mobile Detect
5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
AppStore Links
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Mobile Detect Reviews
by Vu Tru So
Thank you
Great job, thank you so much!
by dreamsoft
very useful
keep it up, is much useful
by southpaw254
Splendid
Can’t even notice the transition due to its speed
AppStore Links Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mobile Detect or AppStore Links more popular?
Mobile Detect has 3.0K+ active installations while AppStore Links has 10. Mobile Detect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mobile Detect or AppStore Links?
Mobile Detect has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews, while AppStore Links has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Mobile Detect and AppStore Links free?
Mobile Detect is free and AppStore Links is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mobile Detect or AppStore Links?
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?
Mobile Detect was last updated 4 weeks ago and AppStore Links was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.