Multi Device Switcher vs Mobile Detect (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Mobile Detect has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) while Multi Device Switcher leads in active installations (20K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Multi Device Switcher has accumulated 290K+ total downloads while Mobile Detect has 47K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Multi Device Switcher | Mobile Detect | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 290K+ | ◄ | 47K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 4 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Age | 14 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.8.6 | 3.1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Multi Device Switcher
Mobile Detect
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Multi Device Switcher averaged approximately 13 daily downloads while Mobile Detect averaged 66.
Recent Reviews
Multi Device Switcher Reviews
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！
Not working
The plugin is not working and even breaking the admin part of the site. Needed to remove its folder manually to deactivate.
I always use, Thanks!!
いつも使わせてもらっています！
Mobile Detect Reviews
Thank you
Great job, thank you so much!
very useful
keep it up, is much useful
Splendid
Can’t even notice the transition due to its speed
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