Device Detector vs Detector (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, Device Detector has a higher user rating (4/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Device Detector has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while Detector has 2.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Device Detector | Detector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 22K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2012 | |
| Age | 6 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.5.0 | 0.9.5 |
Rating
4/5Device Detector
◄DetectorN/A
Total Reviews
2Device Detector
◄Detector0
Active Installs
600Device Detector
◄Detector10
Total Downloads
22K+Device Detector
◄Detector2.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ADevice Detector
DetectorN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoDevice Detector
◄Detector13 years ago
First Released
2020Device Detector
Detector2012
Age
6 yearsDevice Detector
Detector14 years
WP Requires
6.4+Device Detector
Detector3.0+
PHP Requires
8.2+Device Detector
Detectorfalse+
Business Model
FreeDevice Detector
DetectorFree
Latest Version
4.5.0Device Detector
Detector0.9.5
Rating Breakdown
Device Detector
4/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
0%
Detector
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Device Detector or Detector more popular?
Device Detector has 600 active installations while Detector has 10. Device Detector is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Device Detector or Detector?
Device Detector has a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Detector has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Device Detector and Detector free?
Device Detector is free and Detector is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Device Detector or Detector?
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?
Device Detector was last updated 2 weeks ago and Detector was last updated 13 years ago.
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