WordPress plugin comparison
Core Version Switcher vs Version Locker
At a glance
- Version Locker has more active installs: 100+, against 10+ for Core Version Switcher.
- On a typical day, Version Locker is downloaded about 8 times, Core Version Switcher about 3.
- Core Version Switcher has no reviews yet.
- Core Version Switcher was updated more recently: Oct 31, 2026, against Sep 2, 2026 for Version Locker.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
Version Locker leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Core Version Switcher |  Version Locker |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,674 | #14,016 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 131 | 204 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 8 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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