WP-RTL vs WP Direction Detector (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, WP-RTL has a higher user rating (5/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-RTL has accumulated 57K+ total downloads while WP Direction Detector has 3.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-RTL | WP Direction Detector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 57K+ | ◄ | 3.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Age | 18 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.6+ | 2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.2.1 beta |
Rating
5/5WP-RTL
◄WP Direction DetectorN/A
Total Reviews
20WP-RTL
◄WP Direction Detector0
Active Installs
2.0K+WP-RTL
◄WP Direction Detector10
Total Downloads
57K+WP-RTL
◄WP Direction Detector3.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-RTL
WP Direction DetectorN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWP-RTL
◄WP Direction Detector9 years ago
First Released
2008WP-RTL
WP Direction Detector2009
Age
18 yearsWP-RTL
WP Direction Detector17 years
WP Requires
2.6+WP-RTL
WP Direction Detector2.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP-RTL
WP Direction Detectorfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP-RTL
WP Direction DetectorFree
Latest Version
1.0WP-RTL
WP Direction Detector1.2.1 beta
Rating Breakdown
WP-RTL
5/5(20 reviews)
5
95%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Direction Detector
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP-RTL Reviews
by alienative
Amazing
Thank you so much, its a life saver 🙂
by Taher
Amazing Simple way to RTL Thanks
Thanks Fahad for such amazing plugin it works very well with Classic editor, and also work with “classic” inside block editor Wish to see a new version that work directly with the new editor; block ed
by Alberto Hanna
Thank you :)
easy and simple plugin
WP Direction Detector Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-RTL or WP Direction Detector more popular?
WP-RTL has 2.0K+ active installations while WP Direction Detector has 10. WP-RTL is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-RTL or WP Direction Detector?
WP-RTL has a 5/5 rating from 20 reviews, while WP Direction Detector has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP-RTL and WP Direction Detector free?
WP-RTL is free and WP Direction Detector is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-RTL or WP Direction Detector?
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?
WP-RTL was last updated 8 years ago and WP Direction Detector was last updated 9 years ago.
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