WordPress plugin comparison
Core Version Switcher vs WP Downgrade
At a glance
- WP Downgrade has more active installs: 100K+, against 10+ for Core Version Switcher.
- On a typical day, WP Downgrade is downloaded about 1,208 times, Core Version Switcher about 3.
- Core Version Switcher has no reviews yet.
- Core Version Switcher was updated more recently: Oct 31, 2026, against Oct 7, 2026 for WP Downgrade.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Downgrade has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for Core Version Switcher.
Line by line
WP Downgrade leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Core Version Switcher |  WP Downgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,674 | #403 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 131 | 48.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(169) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 9 days 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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