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Multi Device Switcher vs Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery (2026)

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

Multi Device Switcher

Multi Device Switcher

4.3(11)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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VS
Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery

Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery

4.5(11)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 11 reviews) while Multi Device Switcher leads in active installations (20K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Multi Device Switcher has accumulated 290K+ total downloads while Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery has 29K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Multi Device Switcher
►
Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery4.5/5
Total Reviews
11Multi Device Switcher
Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery11
Active Installs
20K+Multi Device Switcher
◄
Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery300
Total Downloads
290K+Multi Device Switcher
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Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery29K+
Support Resolution
N/AMulti Device Switcher
Photoswipe for NextGEN GalleryN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoMulti Device Switcher
◄
Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery13 years ago
First Released
2012Multi Device Switcher
Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery2012
Age
14 yearsMulti Device Switcher
Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery14 years
WP Requires
4.9+Multi Device Switcher
Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Multi Device Switcher
Photoswipe for NextGEN Galleryfalse+
Business Model
FreeMulti Device Switcher
Photoswipe for NextGEN GalleryFree
Latest Version
1.8.6Multi Device Switcher
Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Multi Device Switcher

4.3/5(11 reviews)
5
82%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
18%

Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery

4.5/5(11 reviews)
5
82%
4
9%
3
0%
2
0%
1
9%

Recent Reviews

Multi Device Switcher Reviews

by nakaguma

まだ使えています！

今はほぼレスポンシブでの制作ですが、10年前から利用しているサイトがあり、今もずっと使えているので助かっています。ずっとメンテナンスされているのですね。ありがとうございます！

by dpyatanov

Not working

The plugin is not working and even breaking the admin part of the site. Needed to remove its folder manually to deactivate.

by *you

I always use, Thanks!!

いつも使わせてもらっています！

Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Multi Device Switcher or Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery more popular?
Multi Device Switcher has 20K+ active installations while Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery has 300. Multi Device Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Multi Device Switcher or Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery?
Multi Device Switcher has a 4.3/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery has a 4.5/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Multi Device Switcher and Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery free?
Multi Device Switcher is free and Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Multi Device Switcher or Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery?
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?
Multi Device Switcher was last updated 1 year ago and Photoswipe for NextGEN Gallery was last updated 13 years ago.

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