Yes, Downgrade is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Downgrade?

Downgrade has 100 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Downgrade alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Downgrade include WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version, Advanced Automatic Updates, Core Rollback. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Downgrade work with the latest WordPress?

Downgrade has been tested up to WordPress 4.9.29. It requires WordPress 4.9.4+ and PHP false+.

Downgrade — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: Downgrade
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Author: GraphicEdit

As of April 2026, Downgrade is a WordPress core plugin with 100 active installations and a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 17K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.9.4+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version.