WordPress plugin comparison
Core Version Switcher vs Version Switcher
At a glance
- Both have 10+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Core Version Switcher is downloaded about 3 times, Version Switcher about 2.
- Core Version Switcher has no reviews yet.
- Core Version Switcher was updated more recently: Oct 31, 2026, against Apr 4, 2026 for Version Switcher.
- Core Version Switcher is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Version Switcher.
- Version Switcher has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for Core Version Switcher.
Line by line
Core Version Switcher leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Core Version Switcher |  Version Switcher |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,674 | #31,584 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 131 | 44 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.15 |
| Last release | 8 days ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.4 |
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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