WordPress plugin comparison
WP Retro Version Manager vs RIS Version Switcher
WP Retro Version Manager
by Sadat Himel
20+ installs5.0
RIS Version Switcher
by Md Taufiqur Rahman
100+ installs5.0
At a glance
- RIS Version Switcher has more active installs: 100+, against 20+ for WP Retro Version Manager.
- On a typical day, RIS Version Switcher is downloaded about 5 times, WP Retro Version Manager about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- RIS Version Switcher was updated more recently: Jun 15, 2026, against May 27, 2026 for WP Retro Version Manager.
- RIS Version Switcher is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.8.12 for WP Retro Version Manager.
- RIS Version Switcher has been around longer: since 2024, against 2025 for WP Retro Version Manager.
Line by line
RIS Version Switcher leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | WP Retro Version Manager | RIS Version Switcher |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,153 | #14,307 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 46 | 121 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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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