Modernizr for WordPress vs WP IE Buster (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, WP IE Buster has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) while Modernizr for WordPress leads in active installations (900 vs 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. Modernizr for WordPress has accumulated 49K+ total downloads while WP IE Buster has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Modernizr for WordPress | WP IE Buster | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ► | 9 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 800 |
| Total Downloads | 49K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ► | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2018 | |
| Age | 15 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.8+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.7.1 | 1.4.1 |
Rating
3.4/5Modernizr for WordPress
►WP IE Buster5/5
Total Reviews
5Modernizr for WordPress
►WP IE Buster9
Active Installs
900Modernizr for WordPress
◄WP IE Buster800
Total Downloads
49K+Modernizr for WordPress
◄WP IE Buster10K+
Support Resolution
N/AModernizr for WordPress
WP IE BusterN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoModernizr for WordPress
►WP IE Buster3 years ago
First Released
2011Modernizr for WordPress
WP IE Buster2018
Age
15 yearsModernizr for WordPress
WP IE Buster8 years
WP Requires
4.8+Modernizr for WordPress
WP IE Buster4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Modernizr for WordPress
WP IE Buster5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeModernizr for WordPress
WP IE BusterFree
Latest Version
3.7.1Modernizr for WordPress
WP IE Buster1.4.1
Rating Breakdown
Modernizr for WordPress
3.4/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
40%
WP IE Buster
5/5(9 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Modernizr for WordPress or WP IE Buster more popular?
Modernizr for WordPress has 900 active installations while WP IE Buster has 800. Modernizr for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Modernizr for WordPress or WP IE Buster?
Modernizr for WordPress has a 3.4/5 rating from 5 reviews, while WP IE Buster has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Modernizr for WordPress and WP IE Buster free?
Modernizr for WordPress is free and WP IE Buster is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Modernizr for WordPress or WP IE Buster?
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 WP IE Buster was last updated 3 years ago.
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