WordPress plugin comparison
PHP Version vs WP Downgrade
At a glance
- WP Downgrade has more active installs: 100K+, against 6K+ for PHP Version.
- On a typical day, WP Downgrade is downloaded about 1,208 times, PHP Version about 70.
- PHP Version is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 169 reviews.
- WP Downgrade was updated more recently: Oct 7, 2026, against Aug 23, 2026 for PHP Version.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Downgrade has been around longer: since 2016, against 2019 for PHP Version.
Line by line
WP Downgrade leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PHP Version |  WP Downgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,696 | #403 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.7K | 48.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(169) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.0 | – |
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