WP Browser/Platform Detection vs Device Detect (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Browser/Platform Detection
5(2)
100 active installs
Free
Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Browser/Platform Detection has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Browser/Platform Detection has accumulated 2.3K+ total downloads while Device Detect has 4.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Browser/Platform Detection | Device Detect | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 2.3K+ | ► | 4.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2018 | |
| Age | 7 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.0 | 2.0.1 |
Rating
5/5WP Browser/Platform Detection
Device Detect5/5
Total Reviews
2WP Browser/Platform Detection
◄Device Detect1
Active Installs
100WP Browser/Platform Detection
◄Device Detect20
Total Downloads
2.3K+WP Browser/Platform Detection
►Device Detect4.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Browser/Platform Detection
Device DetectN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoWP Browser/Platform Detection
►Device Detect3 months ago
First Released
2019WP Browser/Platform Detection
Device Detect2018
Age
7 yearsWP Browser/Platform Detection
Device Detect8 years
WP Requires
4.0+WP Browser/Platform Detection
Device Detect4.6+
PHP Requires
false+WP Browser/Platform Detection
Device Detect5.3+
Business Model
FreeWP Browser/Platform Detection
Device DetectFree
Latest Version
2.0.0WP Browser/Platform Detection
Device Detect2.0.1
Rating Breakdown
WP Browser/Platform Detection
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Device Detect
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Browser/Platform Detection or Device Detect more popular?
WP Browser/Platform Detection has 100 active installations while Device Detect has 20. WP Browser/Platform Detection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Browser/Platform Detection or Device Detect?
WP Browser/Platform Detection has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Device Detect has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Browser/Platform Detection and Device Detect free?
WP Browser/Platform Detection is free and Device Detect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Browser/Platform Detection or Device Detect?
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?
WP Browser/Platform Detection was last updated 3 years ago and Device Detect was last updated 3 months ago.
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