WordPress plugin comparison
Plugin Version Switching vs WP Downgrade
At a glance
- WP Downgrade has more active installs: 100K+, against 10+ for Plugin Version Switching.
- On a typical day, WP Downgrade is downloaded about 1,208 times, Plugin Version Switching about 1.
- Plugin Version Switching has no reviews yet.
- WP Downgrade was updated more recently: Oct 7, 2026, against Jan 12, 2015 for Plugin Version Switching.
- WP Downgrade is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.1.42 for Plugin Version Switching.
- Plugin Version Switching has been around longer: since 2015, against 2016 for WP Downgrade.
Line by line
WP Downgrade leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Plugin Version Switching |  WP Downgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,495 | #403 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 21 | 48.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(169) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.1.42 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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