WordPress plugin comparison
PHP Version vs Version Switcher
At a glance
- PHP Version has more active installs: 6K+, against 10+ for Version Switcher.
- On a typical day, PHP Version is downloaded about 60 times, Version Switcher about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- PHP Version was updated more recently: Aug 23, 2026, against Apr 4, 2026 for Version Switcher.
- PHP Version is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Version Switcher.
- PHP Version has been around longer: since 2019, against 2020 for Version Switcher.
Line by line
PHP Version leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PHP Version |  Version Switcher |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,696 | #31,584 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.7K | 48 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.15 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.0 | 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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