Mobile Detect vs Retina @2x (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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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 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mobile Detect has accumulated 47K+ total downloads while Retina @2x has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Mobile Detect | Retina @2x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 800 |
| Total Downloads | 47K+ | ◄ | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 weeks ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Age | 9 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.1 | 1.6 |
Rating
5/5Mobile Detect
Retina @2x5/5
Total Reviews
7Mobile Detect
◄Retina @2x6
Active Installs
3.0K+Mobile Detect
◄Retina @2x800
Total Downloads
47K+Mobile Detect
◄Retina @2x11K+
Support Resolution
100%Mobile Detect
Retina @2xN/A
Last Updated
4 weeks agoMobile Detect
◄Retina @2x8 years ago
First Released
2017Mobile Detect
Retina @2x2016
Age
9 yearsMobile Detect
Retina @2x10 years
WP Requires
3.0+Mobile Detect
Retina @2x3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mobile Detect
Retina @2xfalse+
Business Model
FreeMobile Detect
Retina @2xFree
Latest Version
3.1.1Mobile Detect
Retina @2x1.6
Rating Breakdown
Mobile Detect
5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Retina @2x
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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
Retina @2x Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mobile Detect or Retina @2x more popular?
Mobile Detect has 3.0K+ active installations while Retina @2x has 800. Mobile Detect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mobile Detect or Retina @2x?
Mobile Detect has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Retina @2x has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Mobile Detect and Retina @2x free?
Mobile Detect is free and Retina @2x is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mobile Detect 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?
Mobile Detect was last updated 4 weeks ago and Retina @2x was last updated 8 years ago.
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