WordPress plugin comparison
PHP Version vs Plugin Compatibility Checker
PHP Version
by Md Mazedul Islam
6K+ installs5.0
Plugin Compatibility Checker
by CompatShield
10K+ installs4.2
At a glance
- Plugin Compatibility Checker has more active installs: 10K+, against 6K+ for PHP Version.
- On a typical day, Plugin Compatibility Checker is downloaded about 394 times, PHP Version about 60.
- PHP Version is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.2 from 12 reviews.
- Plugin Compatibility Checker was updated more recently: Oct 23, 2026, against Aug 23, 2026 for PHP Version.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- PHP Version has been around longer: since 2019, against 2020 for Plugin Compatibility Checker.
Line by line
Plugin Compatibility Checker leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | PHP Version | Plugin Compatibility Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,696 | #2,147 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.7K | 8.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.2(12) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.80 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 16 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.0 | 7.2 |
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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