Device Detector vs Widgets Device Display Option (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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0 active installs
Free
Updated 7 years ago
View Widgets Device Display Option 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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Device Detector has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while Widgets Device Display Option has 1.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Device Detector | Widgets Device Display Option | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 22K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2018 | |
| Age | 6 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.5.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
4/5Device Detector
◄Widgets Device Display OptionN/A
Total Reviews
2Device Detector
◄Widgets Device Display Option0
Active Installs
600Device Detector
◄Widgets Device Display Option0
Total Downloads
22K+Device Detector
◄Widgets Device Display Option1.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ADevice Detector
Widgets Device Display OptionN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoDevice Detector
◄Widgets Device Display Option7 years ago
First Released
2020Device Detector
Widgets Device Display Option2018
Age
6 yearsDevice Detector
Widgets Device Display Option8 years
WP Requires
6.4+Device Detector
Widgets Device Display Option3.4+
PHP Requires
8.2+Device Detector
Widgets Device Display Optionfalse+
Business Model
FreeDevice Detector
Widgets Device Display OptionFree
Latest Version
4.5.0Device Detector
Widgets Device Display Option1.0
Rating Breakdown
Device Detector
4/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
0%
Widgets Device Display Option
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 Widgets Device Display Option more popular?
Device Detector has 600 active installations while Widgets Device Display Option has 0. Device Detector is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Device Detector or Widgets Device Display Option?
Device Detector has a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Widgets Device Display Option has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Device Detector and Widgets Device Display Option free?
Device Detector is free and Widgets Device Display Option is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Device Detector or Widgets Device Display Option?
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 Widgets Device Display Option was last updated 7 years ago.
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