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Dave’s Outdated Browser Warning

Alerts users to their outdated browsers

By Dana Ross·Browser·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 17 years ago
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As of April 2026, Dave’s Outdated Browser Warning is a WordPress browser plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 17 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Console – WordPress PHP Console….

0/5Rating
10active installs
2.1K+total downloads
17 yearssince 2009

Overview

This plugin displays a message at the top of the screen for visitors running outdated versions of the most popular browsers:

  • Internet Explorer 6 SP2 or less
  • FireFox 2 or less
  • Safari 2 or less

It is designed to be unobtrusive. The message disappears after a few seconds, and it only displays the first time the visitor comes to your WordPress blog/site.

The warning reads: It appears that you are using an outdated version of your browser. Please upgrade your browser for better sercurity and an improved experience.

The message also includes a link where the newest version of the browser can be downloaded.

Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress2.0+ requiredTested up to 2.7
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contributors

Dana RossDana Ross
Plugin Info
Version
0.1
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2009
WP Requires
2.0+
Tested Up To
2.7
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
2.1K+
Added
Mar 17, 2009
Business
Free

Tags

browser

Developer

D
Dana Ross
5 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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