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.
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Mobile Device Detect Reloaded
5(2)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 11 years ago
View Mobile Device Detect Reloaded 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
| Metric | Mobile Detect | Mobile Device Detect Reloaded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 47K+ | ◄ | 6.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 weeks ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2011 | |
| Age | 9 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.1 | 1.4.1 |
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%
Download Trends
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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