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Stop Oldies

This plugin detects if a visitor is using some old version of Internet Explorer and suggests to upgrade to a recent browser.

By Pierre-André Boissinot·Ie·Free
5(5 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 11 years ago
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As of April 2026, Stop Oldies is a WordPress ie plugin with 100 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 4.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Modernizr for WordPress.

5/55 reviews
100active installs
4.7K+total downloads
14 yearssince 2012

Overview

This plugin detects if a visitor is using some old version of Internet Explorer and suggests to upgrade to a recent browser.
The versions to block can be configured in an admin panel.
Works for blocking IE6, IE7 and IE8.
Localisation of the plugin into french.

Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

55 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPressfalse+ requiredTested up to 3.9.40
PHPfalse+ required

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Contributors

Pierre-André BoissinotPierre-André BoissinotSemio DesignSemio Design
Plugin Info
Version
1.0
Last Updated
Apr 18, 2014
WP Requires
false+
Tested Up To
3.9.40
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
100
Downloads
4.7K+
Added
Nov 9, 2012
Business
Free

Tags

ieie6ie7oldinternet explorer

Developer

P
Pierre-André Boissinot
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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