Modernizr for WordPress vs Browser Update Ribbon (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 Update Ribbon has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Modernizr for WordPress leads in active installations (900 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Modernizr for WordPress has accumulated 49K+ total downloads while Browser Update Ribbon has 7.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Modernizr for WordPress | Browser Update Ribbon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 49K+ | ◄ | 7.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Age | 15 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.8+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.7.1 | 1.4.3 |
Rating
3.4/5Modernizr for WordPress
►Browser Update Ribbon5/5
Total Reviews
5Modernizr for WordPress
◄Browser Update Ribbon2
Active Installs
900Modernizr for WordPress
◄Browser Update Ribbon30
Total Downloads
49K+Modernizr for WordPress
◄Browser Update Ribbon7.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AModernizr for WordPress
Browser Update RibbonN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoModernizr for WordPress
◄Browser Update Ribbon10 years ago
First Released
2011Modernizr for WordPress
Browser Update Ribbon2012
Age
15 yearsModernizr for WordPress
Browser Update Ribbon14 years
WP Requires
4.8+Modernizr for WordPress
Browser Update Ribbon3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Modernizr for WordPress
Browser Update Ribbonfalse+
Business Model
FreeModernizr for WordPress
Browser Update RibbonFree
Latest Version
3.7.1Modernizr for WordPress
Browser Update Ribbon1.4.3
Rating Breakdown
Modernizr for WordPress
3.4/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
40%
Browser Update Ribbon
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Modernizr for WordPress or Browser Update Ribbon more popular?
Modernizr for WordPress has 900 active installations while Browser Update Ribbon has 30. Modernizr for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Modernizr for WordPress or Browser Update Ribbon?
Modernizr for WordPress has a 3.4/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Browser Update Ribbon has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Modernizr for WordPress and Browser Update Ribbon free?
Modernizr for WordPress is free and Browser Update Ribbon is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Modernizr for WordPress or Browser Update Ribbon?
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?
Modernizr for WordPress was last updated 6 years ago and Browser Update Ribbon was last updated 10 years ago.
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