WP IE Buster vs Browser Blocker (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 IE Buster has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP IE Buster has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while Browser Blocker has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP IE Buster | Browser Blocker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ► | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2011 | |
| Age | 8 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.1 | 0.5.6 |
Rating
5/5WP IE Buster
◄Browser Blocker4.4/5
Total Reviews
9WP IE Buster
◄Browser Blocker7
Active Installs
800WP IE Buster
◄Browser Blocker60
Total Downloads
10K+WP IE Buster
►Browser Blocker11K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP IE Buster
Browser BlockerN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoWP IE Buster
◄Browser Blocker13 years ago
First Released
2018WP IE Buster
Browser Blocker2011
Age
8 yearsWP IE Buster
Browser Blocker15 years
WP Requires
4.6+WP IE Buster
Browser Blocker3.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+WP IE Buster
Browser Blockerfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP IE Buster
Browser BlockerFree
Latest Version
1.4.1WP IE Buster
Browser Blocker0.5.6
Rating Breakdown
WP IE Buster
5/5(9 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Browser Blocker
4.4/5(7 reviews)
5
86%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
14%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP IE Buster or Browser Blocker more popular?
WP IE Buster has 800 active installations while Browser Blocker has 60. WP IE Buster is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP IE Buster or Browser Blocker?
WP IE Buster has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Browser Blocker has a 4.4/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are WP IE Buster and Browser Blocker free?
WP IE Buster is free and Browser Blocker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP IE Buster or Browser Blocker?
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 IE Buster was last updated 3 years ago and Browser Blocker was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.