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Detector

Detector is a simple, PHP- and JavaScript-based browser- and feature-detection library that can adapt to new devices & browsers on its own without …

By steve.barnett·Device·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 13 years ago
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As of April 2026, Detector is a WordPress device plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.0K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Specific Content For Mobile – Customize….

0/5Rating
10active installs
2.0K+total downloads
14 yearssince 2012

Overview

Detector is a simple, PHP- and JavaScript-based browser- and feature-detection library that can adapt to new devices & browsers on its own without the need to pull from a central database of browser information.

Also available on GitHub: https://github.com/SteveBarnett/Detector.

Full documentation is available at github / dmolsen / Detector.

To Do

  • Add some useful responsive image handling, in the style of picturefill.js. Based on families at first?
  • Add functions for conditional loading of content via JS, depending on screen size.
  • wp_enqueue_script for Modernizr
  • Check Modernizr version, custom
  • Add option to add own feature tests from admin area?
  • Add option to add own families from admin area?
  • Add shortcodes?
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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress3.0+ requiredTested up to 3.0.5
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

0.9.5

Updated to match dmoslen’s current Detector

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

steve.barnettsteve.barnett
Plugin Info
Version
0.9.5
Last Updated
Sep 10, 2012
WP Requires
3.0+
Tested Up To
3.0.5
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
2.0K+
Added
Jul 21, 2012
Business
Free

Tags

devicedetectormodernizr

Developer

S
steve.barnett
3 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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