WordPress plugin comparison
Better Plugin Compatibility Control vs WP Downgrade
Better Plugin Compatibility Control
by wpseek
4K+ installs4.3
WP Downgrade
by Reisetiger
100K+ installs4.8
At a glance
- WP Downgrade has more active installs: 100K+, against 4K+ for Better Plugin Compatibility Control.
- On a typical day, WP Downgrade is downloaded about 1,208 times, Better Plugin Compatibility Control about 31.
- WP Downgrade is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 169 reviews, against 4.3 from 19 reviews.
- WP Downgrade was updated more recently: Oct 7, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for Better Plugin Compatibility Control.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Better Plugin Compatibility Control has been around longer: since 2008, against 2016 for WP Downgrade.
Line by line
WP Downgrade leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Better Plugin Compatibility Control | WP Downgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,515 | #403 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 706 | 47.1K |
| Rating | 4.3(19) | 4.8(169) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.84 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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