PHP Compatibility Checker vs Show Apache and PHP version (2026)

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

PHP Compatibility Checker

PHP Compatibility Checker

2.7(131)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View PHP Compatibility Checker
VS
Show Apache and PHP version

Show Apache and PHP version

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Show Apache and PHP version

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, PHP Compatibility Checker has a higher user rating (2.7/5 from 131 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. PHP Compatibility Checker has accumulated 3.0M+ total downloads while Show Apache and PHP version has 999.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.7/5PHP Compatibility Checker
Show Apache and PHP versionN/A
Total Reviews
131PHP Compatibility Checker
Show Apache and PHP version0
Active Installs
200K+PHP Compatibility Checker
Show Apache and PHP version10
Total Downloads
3.0M+PHP Compatibility Checker
Show Apache and PHP version999
Support Resolution
0%PHP Compatibility Checker
Show Apache and PHP versionN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoPHP Compatibility Checker
Show Apache and PHP version6 years ago
First Released
2016PHP Compatibility Checker
Show Apache and PHP version2020
Age
10 yearsPHP Compatibility Checker
Show Apache and PHP version6 years
WP Requires
5.6+PHP Compatibility Checker
Show Apache and PHP version2.6.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+PHP Compatibility Checker
Show Apache and PHP versionfalse+
Business Model
FreePHP Compatibility Checker
Show Apache and PHP versionFree
Latest Version
1.6.3PHP Compatibility Checker
Show Apache and PHP version0.1

Rating Breakdown

PHP Compatibility Checker

2.7/5(131 reviews)
5
35%
4
5%
3
2%
2
8%
1
50%

Show Apache and PHP version

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

Recent Reviews

PHP Compatibility Checker Reviews

by manare

Con WP5.1 y PHP7.4, falla

Ell plugin no muestra versiones ni escanea

by cweb

Why is this recommended by WordPress?

Over the years, I have tried to be careful to not install programs that are not kept up to date. Yet, WordPress suggest that we install this outdated app that has not been updated for over 2 years. Ma

by aodigitalau

Ironically not compatible with the latest PHP

Either update the plugin or take it down.

Show Apache and PHP version Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PHP Compatibility Checker or Show Apache and PHP version more popular?
PHP Compatibility Checker has 200K+ active installations while Show Apache and PHP version has 10. PHP Compatibility Checker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PHP Compatibility Checker or Show Apache and PHP version?
PHP Compatibility Checker has a 2.7/5 rating from 131 reviews, while Show Apache and PHP version has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PHP Compatibility Checker and Show Apache and PHP version free?
PHP Compatibility Checker is free and Show Apache and PHP version is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PHP Compatibility Checker or Show Apache and 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?
PHP Compatibility Checker was last updated 2 years ago and Show Apache and PHP version was last updated 6 years ago.

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