WP IE Buster 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 IE Buster has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP IE Buster has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while WP Fossil has 2.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP IE Buster | WP Fossil | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 2.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2013 | |
| Age | 8 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5WP IE Buster
WP Fossil5/5
Total Reviews
9WP IE Buster
◄WP Fossil1
Active Installs
800WP IE Buster
◄WP Fossil20
Total Downloads
10K+WP IE Buster
◄WP Fossil2.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP IE Buster
WP FossilN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoWP IE Buster
◄WP Fossil12 years ago
First Released
2018WP IE Buster
WP Fossil2013
Age
8 yearsWP IE Buster
WP Fossil13 years
WP Requires
4.6+WP IE Buster
WP Fossil3.5+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+WP IE Buster
WP Fossilfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP IE Buster
WP FossilFree
Latest Version
1.4.1WP IE Buster
WP Fossil1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP IE Buster
5/5(9 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Fossil
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP IE Buster or WP Fossil more popular?
WP IE Buster has 800 active installations while WP Fossil has 20. WP IE Buster is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP IE Buster or WP Fossil?
WP IE Buster has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews, while WP Fossil has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP IE Buster and WP Fossil free?
WP IE Buster is free and WP Fossil is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP IE Buster 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?
WP IE Buster was last updated 3 years ago and WP Fossil was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.