Mobile Detect vs Smart App Banner (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 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mobile Detect has accumulated 47K+ total downloads while Smart App Banner has 25K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Mobile Detect | Smart App Banner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 600 |
| Total Downloads | 47K+ | ◄ | 25K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 weeks ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2012 | |
| Age | 9 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.1 | 1.1.6 |
Rating
5/5Mobile Detect
◄Smart App Banner4.7/5
Total Reviews
7Mobile Detect
◄Smart App Banner3
Active Installs
3.0K+Mobile Detect
◄Smart App Banner600
Total Downloads
47K+Mobile Detect
◄Smart App Banner25K+
Support Resolution
100%Mobile Detect
Smart App BannerN/A
Last Updated
4 weeks agoMobile Detect
◄Smart App Banner2 years ago
First Released
2017Mobile Detect
Smart App Banner2012
Age
9 yearsMobile Detect
Smart App Banner14 years
WP Requires
3.0+Mobile Detect
Smart App Banner4.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mobile Detect
Smart App Bannerfalse+
Business Model
FreeMobile Detect
Smart App BannerFree
Latest Version
3.1.1Mobile Detect
Smart App Banner1.1.6
Rating Breakdown
Mobile Detect
5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Smart App Banner
4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
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
Smart App Banner Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mobile Detect or Smart App Banner more popular?
Mobile Detect has 3.0K+ active installations while Smart App Banner has 600. Mobile Detect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mobile Detect or Smart App Banner?
Mobile Detect has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Smart App Banner has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Mobile Detect and Smart App Banner free?
Mobile Detect is free and Smart App Banner is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mobile Detect or Smart App Banner?
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 Smart App Banner was last updated 2 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.