WPG Detect Browser vs Device Detect (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, WPG Detect Browser has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPG Detect Browser has accumulated 2.6K+ total downloads while Device Detect has 4.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPG Detect Browser | Device Detect | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | 1 | |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 2.6K+ | ► | 4.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2018 | |
| Age | 12 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0 | 2.0.1 |
Rating
5/5WPG Detect Browser
Device Detect5/5
Total Reviews
1WPG Detect Browser
Device Detect1
Active Installs
100WPG Detect Browser
◄Device Detect20
Total Downloads
2.6K+WPG Detect Browser
►Device Detect4.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AWPG Detect Browser
Device DetectN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoWPG Detect Browser
►Device Detect3 months ago
First Released
2014WPG Detect Browser
Device Detect2018
Age
12 yearsWPG Detect Browser
Device Detect8 years
WP Requires
3.8+WPG Detect Browser
Device Detect4.6+
PHP Requires
false+WPG Detect Browser
Device Detect5.3+
Business Model
FreeWPG Detect Browser
Device DetectFree
Latest Version
2.0WPG Detect Browser
Device Detect2.0.1
Rating Breakdown
WPG Detect Browser
5/5(1 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 WPG Detect Browser or Device Detect more popular?
WPG Detect Browser has 100 active installations while Device Detect has 20. WPG Detect Browser is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPG Detect Browser or Device Detect?
WPG Detect Browser has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Device Detect has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WPG Detect Browser and Device Detect free?
WPG Detect Browser is free and Device Detect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPG Detect Browser 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?
WPG Detect Browser was last updated 9 years ago and Device Detect was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.