WordPress plugin comparison
RIS Version Switcher vs Version Locker
RIS Version Switcher
by Md Taufiqur Rahman
100+ installs5.0
Version Locker
by Vishal Paswan
100+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Both have 100+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Version Locker is downloaded about 7 times, RIS Version Switcher about 5.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Version Locker was updated more recently: Sep 2, 2026, against Jun 15, 2026 for RIS Version Switcher.
- Version Locker is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for RIS Version Switcher.
- RIS Version Switcher has been around longer: since 2024, against 2026 for Version Locker.
Line by line
Version Locker leads on 4 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric | RIS Version Switcher | Version Locker |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,307 | #14,005 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 121 | 208 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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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