Browser Specific CSS vs IE6 Upgrade Option (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, Browser Specific CSS has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Browser Specific CSS has accumulated 9.5K+ total downloads while IE6 Upgrade Option has 20K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Browser Specific CSS | IE6 Upgrade Option | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 9.5K+ | ► | 20K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Age | 17 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.0.2+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.3 | 3.9 |
Rating
5/5Browser Specific CSS
IE6 Upgrade Option5/5
Total Reviews
4Browser Specific CSS
◄IE6 Upgrade Option1
Active Installs
100Browser Specific CSS
◄IE6 Upgrade Option10
Total Downloads
9.5K+Browser Specific CSS
►IE6 Upgrade Option20K+
Support Resolution
N/ABrowser Specific CSS
IE6 Upgrade OptionN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoBrowser Specific CSS
►IE6 Upgrade Option4 months ago
First Released
2009Browser Specific CSS
IE6 Upgrade Option2010
Age
17 yearsBrowser Specific CSS
IE6 Upgrade Option16 years
WP Requires
2.0.2+Browser Specific CSS
IE6 Upgrade Option2.7+
PHP Requires
false+Browser Specific CSS
IE6 Upgrade Option5.4+
Business Model
FreeBrowser Specific CSS
IE6 Upgrade OptionFree
Latest Version
0.3Browser Specific CSS
IE6 Upgrade Option3.9
Rating Breakdown
Browser Specific CSS
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
IE6 Upgrade Option
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Browser Specific CSS or IE6 Upgrade Option more popular?
Browser Specific CSS has 100 active installations while IE6 Upgrade Option has 10. Browser Specific CSS is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Browser Specific CSS or IE6 Upgrade Option?
Browser Specific CSS has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while IE6 Upgrade Option has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Browser Specific CSS and IE6 Upgrade Option free?
Browser Specific CSS is free and IE6 Upgrade Option is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Browser Specific CSS or IE6 Upgrade 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?
Browser Specific CSS was last updated 12 years ago and IE6 Upgrade Option was last updated 4 months ago.
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