WordPress plugin comparison
PHP Compatibility Checker vs WP Downgrade
At a glance
- PHP Compatibility Checker has more active installs: 200K+, against 100K+ for WP Downgrade.
- On a typical day, WP Downgrade is downloaded about 1,208 times, PHP Compatibility Checker about 438.
- WP Downgrade is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 169 reviews, against 2.7 from 131 reviews.
- WP Downgrade was updated more recently: Oct 7, 2026, against Jul 20, 2026 for PHP Compatibility Checker.
- WP Downgrade is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.4.14 for PHP Compatibility Checker.
Line by line
WP Downgrade leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PHP Compatibility Checker |  WP Downgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #266 | #404 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 20.8K | 47.1K |
| Rating | 2.7(131) | 4.8(169) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.4.14 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.43 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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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