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Mobile Detect vs Responsive Checker (2026)

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

Mobile Detect

Mobile Detect

5(7)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 weeks ago
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Responsive Checker

Responsive Checker

5(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Mobile Detect has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mobile Detect has accumulated 47K+ total downloads while Responsive Checker has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Mobile Detect
Responsive Checker5/5
Total Reviews
7Mobile Detect
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Responsive Checker2
Active Installs
3.0K+Mobile Detect
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Responsive Checker10
Total Downloads
47K+Mobile Detect
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Responsive Checker2.8K+
Support Resolution
100%Mobile Detect
Responsive CheckerN/A
Last Updated
4 weeks agoMobile Detect
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Responsive Checker8 years ago
First Released
2017Mobile Detect
Responsive Checker2014
Age
9 yearsMobile Detect
Responsive Checker12 years
WP Requires
3.0+Mobile Detect
Responsive Checker3.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mobile Detect
Responsive Checkerfalse+
Business Model
FreeMobile Detect
Responsive CheckerFree
Latest Version
3.1.1Mobile Detect
Responsive Checker1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Mobile Detect

5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Responsive Checker

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

Recent Reviews

Mobile Detect Reviews

by Vu Tru So

Thank you

Great job, thank you so much!

by dreamsoft

very useful

keep it up, is much useful

by southpaw254

Splendid

Can’t even notice the transition due to its speed

Responsive Checker Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mobile Detect or Responsive Checker more popular?
Mobile Detect has 3.0K+ active installations while Responsive Checker has 10. Mobile Detect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mobile Detect or Responsive Checker?
Mobile Detect has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Responsive Checker has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Mobile Detect and Responsive Checker free?
Mobile Detect is free and Responsive Checker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mobile Detect or Responsive Checker?
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?
Mobile Detect was last updated 4 weeks ago and Responsive Checker was last updated 8 years ago.

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