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Browser Update Ribbon vs Modular DS
At a glance
- Modular DS has more active installs: 40K+, against 30+ for Browser Update Ribbon.
- On a typical day, Modular DS is downloaded about 346 times, Browser Update Ribbon about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Modular DS was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Jan 18, 2016 for Browser Update Ribbon.
- Modular DS is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.4.34 for Browser Update Ribbon.
- Browser Update Ribbon has been around longer: since 2012, against 2023 for Modular DS.
Line by line
Modular DS leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Browser Update Ribbon |  Modular DS |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,815 | #825 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 35 | 44.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(133) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.4.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.03 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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