WordPress plugin comparison
Core Rollback vs WP Downgrade
At a glance
- WP Downgrade has more active installs: 100K+, against 20K+ for Core Rollback.
- On a typical day, WP Downgrade is downloaded about 1,208 times, Core Rollback about 138.
- WP Downgrade is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 169 reviews, against 4.7 from 16 reviews.
- WP Downgrade was updated more recently: Oct 7, 2026, against Jul 30, 2026 for Core Rollback.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Downgrade has been around longer: since 2016, against 2020 for Core Rollback.
Line by line
WP Downgrade leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Core Rollback |  WP Downgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,285 | #403 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.2K | 48.9K |
| Rating | 4.7(16) | 4.8(169) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.92 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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