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Plugin Compatibility Checker vs PHP Version (2026)

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

Plugin Compatibility Checker

Plugin Compatibility Checker

3.8(8)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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PHP Version

PHP Version

5(1)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, PHP Version has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Plugin Compatibility Checker leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Plugin Compatibility Checker has accumulated 86K+ total downloads while PHP Version has 35K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Plugin Compatibility Checker
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PHP Version5/5
Total Reviews
8Plugin Compatibility Checker
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PHP Version1
Active Installs
8.0K+Plugin Compatibility Checker
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PHP Version4.0K+
Total Downloads
86K+Plugin Compatibility Checker
◄
PHP Version35K+
Support Resolution
N/APlugin Compatibility Checker
PHP VersionN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPlugin Compatibility Checker
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PHP Version3 months ago
First Released
2020Plugin Compatibility Checker
PHP Version2019
Age
6 yearsPlugin Compatibility Checker
PHP Version7 years
WP Requires
5.0+Plugin Compatibility Checker
PHP Version4.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+Plugin Compatibility Checker
PHP Version5.6.0+
Business Model
FreePlugin Compatibility Checker
PHP VersionFree
Latest Version
7.0.4Plugin Compatibility Checker
PHP Version1.0.7

Rating Breakdown

Plugin Compatibility Checker

3.8/5(8 reviews)
5
50%
4
13%
3
13%
2
13%
1
13%

PHP Version

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

Recent Reviews

Plugin Compatibility Checker Reviews

by rubigma

Actually prevented a break on upgrade

The free version gave me a basic idea, but the paid version was way more useful. It caught PHP issues that I wouldn’t have noticed before updating. Glad I upgraded because it saved me time fixing erro

by bhammondCVL

Not useful without $20/month subscription

The plugin will only check major-version compatibility (6, 7, 8) without paying $20/month for a service subscription. If you want to try that, go for it. The free version, though, will not tell you mu

by Li-An

A joke ?

The plugin checks in free version up to php 8.0+ compatibility. Who needs to know if a plugin is compatible with an obsolete version of php ?

PHP Version Reviews

by Damiaan van Vliet

simple but efficient

A simple piece of software and gives the php version in the dashboard e.g. like this: “The current PHP version is: 8.0.26”.Thanks for this plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plugin Compatibility Checker or PHP Version more popular?
Plugin Compatibility Checker has 8.0K+ active installations while PHP Version has 4.0K+. Plugin Compatibility Checker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Plugin Compatibility Checker or PHP Version?
Plugin Compatibility Checker has a 3.8/5 rating from 8 reviews, while PHP Version has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Plugin Compatibility Checker and PHP Version free?
Plugin Compatibility Checker is free and PHP Version is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Plugin Compatibility Checker or PHP Version?
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?
Plugin Compatibility Checker was last updated 3 months ago and PHP Version was last updated 3 months ago.

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