Mobile Detect vs Mobile Device Detect Reloaded (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Mobile Detect

Mobile Detect

5(7)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 weeks ago
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Mobile Device Detect Reloaded

Mobile Device Detect Reloaded

5(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Mobile Detect has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mobile Detect has accumulated 47K+ total downloads while Mobile Device Detect Reloaded has 6.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Mobile Detect
Mobile Device Detect Reloaded5/5
Total Reviews
7Mobile Detect
Mobile Device Detect Reloaded2
Active Installs
3.0K+Mobile Detect
Mobile Device Detect Reloaded10
Total Downloads
47K+Mobile Detect
Mobile Device Detect Reloaded6.2K+
Support Resolution
100%Mobile Detect
Mobile Device Detect ReloadedN/A
Last Updated
4 weeks agoMobile Detect
Mobile Device Detect Reloaded11 years ago
First Released
2017Mobile Detect
Mobile Device Detect Reloaded2011
Age
9 yearsMobile Detect
Mobile Device Detect Reloaded15 years
WP Requires
3.0+Mobile Detect
Mobile Device Detect Reloaded2.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mobile Detect
Mobile Device Detect Reloadedfalse+
Business Model
FreeMobile Detect
Mobile Device Detect ReloadedFree
Latest Version
3.1.1Mobile Detect
Mobile Device Detect Reloaded1.4.1

Rating Breakdown

Mobile Detect

5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Mobile Device Detect Reloaded

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Mobile Detect Reviews

by Vu Tru So

Thank you

Great job, thank you so much!

by dreamsoft

very useful

keep it up, is much useful

by southpaw254

Splendid

Can’t even notice the transition due to its speed

Mobile Device Detect Reloaded Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mobile Detect or Mobile Device Detect Reloaded more popular?
Mobile Detect has 3.0K+ active installations while Mobile Device Detect Reloaded has 10. Mobile Detect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mobile Detect or Mobile Device Detect Reloaded?
Mobile Detect has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Mobile Device Detect Reloaded has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Mobile Detect and Mobile Device Detect Reloaded free?
Mobile Detect is free and Mobile Device Detect Reloaded is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mobile Detect or Mobile Device Detect Reloaded?
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?
Mobile Detect was last updated 4 weeks ago and Mobile Device Detect Reloaded was last updated 11 years ago.

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