WP IE Buster vs Browser Update Ribbon (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 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP IE Buster has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while Browser Update Ribbon has 7.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP IE Buster | Browser Update Ribbon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 7.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2012 | |
| Age | 8 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.1 | 1.4.3 |
Rating
5/5WP IE Buster
Browser Update Ribbon5/5
Total Reviews
9WP IE Buster
◄Browser Update Ribbon2
Active Installs
800WP IE Buster
◄Browser Update Ribbon30
Total Downloads
10K+WP IE Buster
◄Browser Update Ribbon7.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP IE Buster
Browser Update RibbonN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoWP IE Buster
◄Browser Update Ribbon10 years ago
First Released
2018WP IE Buster
Browser Update Ribbon2012
Age
8 yearsWP IE Buster
Browser Update Ribbon14 years
WP Requires
4.6+WP IE Buster
Browser Update Ribbon3.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+WP IE Buster
Browser Update Ribbonfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP IE Buster
Browser Update RibbonFree
Latest Version
1.4.1WP IE Buster
Browser Update Ribbon1.4.3
Rating Breakdown
WP IE Buster
5/5(9 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Browser Update Ribbon
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP IE Buster or Browser Update Ribbon more popular?
WP IE Buster has 800 active installations while Browser Update Ribbon has 30. WP IE Buster is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP IE Buster or Browser Update Ribbon?
WP IE Buster has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Browser Update Ribbon has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP IE Buster and Browser Update Ribbon free?
WP IE Buster is free and Browser Update Ribbon is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP IE Buster or Browser Update Ribbon?
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 Update Ribbon was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.