Modernizr for WordPress vs WP Fossil (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 Fossil has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Modernizr for WordPress leads in active installations (900 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Modernizr for WordPress has accumulated 49K+ total downloads while WP Fossil has 2.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Modernizr for WordPress | WP Fossil | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 49K+ | ◄ | 2.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Age | 15 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.8+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.7.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
3.4/5Modernizr for WordPress
►WP Fossil5/5
Total Reviews
5Modernizr for WordPress
◄WP Fossil1
Active Installs
900Modernizr for WordPress
◄WP Fossil20
Total Downloads
49K+Modernizr for WordPress
◄WP Fossil2.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AModernizr for WordPress
WP FossilN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoModernizr for WordPress
◄WP Fossil12 years ago
First Released
2011Modernizr for WordPress
WP Fossil2013
Age
15 yearsModernizr for WordPress
WP Fossil13 years
WP Requires
4.8+Modernizr for WordPress
WP Fossil3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Modernizr for WordPress
WP Fossilfalse+
Business Model
FreeModernizr for WordPress
WP FossilFree
Latest Version
3.7.1Modernizr for WordPress
WP Fossil1.0
Rating Breakdown
Modernizr for WordPress
3.4/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
40%
WP Fossil
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Modernizr for WordPress or WP Fossil more popular?
Modernizr for WordPress has 900 active installations while WP Fossil has 20. Modernizr for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Modernizr for WordPress or WP Fossil?
Modernizr for WordPress has a 3.4/5 rating from 5 reviews, while WP Fossil has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Modernizr for WordPress and WP Fossil free?
Modernizr for WordPress is free and WP Fossil is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Modernizr for WordPress or WP Fossil?
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?
Modernizr for WordPress was last updated 6 years ago and WP Fossil was last updated 12 years ago.
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