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Multi Device Switcher vs Retina @2x (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
View Multi Device Switcher
VS
Retina @2x

Retina @2x

5(6)

800 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Retina @2x

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Retina @2x has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Multi Device Switcher leads in active installations (20K+ vs 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. Multi Device Switcher has accumulated 290K+ total downloads while Retina @2x has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Multi Device Switcher
►
Retina @2x5/5
Total Reviews
11Multi Device Switcher
◄
Retina @2x6
Active Installs
20K+Multi Device Switcher
◄
Retina @2x800
Total Downloads
290K+Multi Device Switcher
◄
Retina @2x11K+
Support Resolution
N/AMulti Device Switcher
Retina @2xN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoMulti Device Switcher
◄
Retina @2x8 years ago
First Released
2012Multi Device Switcher
Retina @2x2016
Age
14 yearsMulti Device Switcher
Retina @2x10 years
WP Requires
4.9+Multi Device Switcher
Retina @2x3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Multi Device Switcher
Retina @2xfalse+
Business Model
FreeMulti Device Switcher
Retina @2xFree
Latest Version
1.8.6Multi Device Switcher
Retina @2x1.6

Rating Breakdown

Multi Device Switcher

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

Retina @2x

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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！

Retina @2x Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Multi Device Switcher or Retina @2x more popular?
Multi Device Switcher has 20K+ active installations while Retina @2x has 800. Multi Device Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Multi Device Switcher or Retina @2x?
Multi Device Switcher has a 4.3/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Retina @2x has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Multi Device Switcher and Retina @2x free?
Multi Device Switcher is free and Retina @2x is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Multi Device Switcher or Retina @2x?
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 Retina @2x was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.