WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version vs Hide WordPress Version (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version
100K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Hide WordPress Version has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version leads in active installations (100K+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while Hide WordPress Version has 13K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version | Hide WordPress Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 169 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 1.6M+ | ◄ | 13K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Age | 10 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.6 | 1.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
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WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version Reviews
Excellent
Was able to downgrade from WP 6.9.1 to 6.9.0 for testing an issue. Of course the latest is good, but sometimes we have to know where an issue stems from. Great for rolling back and diagnostics. Tha
Successfully downgraded from 3.9 to 3.8.3
After upgrading to version 3.9, my site layout was broken due to a bug. Thanks to this plugin, I was able to downgrade WordPress easily, and the site display returned to normal. This plugin was extrem
Perfect
Does the job it promises! 🙂
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