WordPress plugin comparison
RIS Version Switcher vs WP Downgrade
At a glance
- WP Downgrade has more active installs: 100K+, against 100+ for RIS Version Switcher.
- On a typical day, WP Downgrade is downloaded about 1,208 times, RIS Version Switcher about 5.
- RIS Version Switcher 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 Jun 15, 2026 for RIS Version Switcher.
- WP Downgrade is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for RIS Version Switcher.
- WP Downgrade has been around longer: since 2016, against 2024 for RIS Version Switcher.
Line by line
WP Downgrade leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  RIS Version Switcher |  WP Downgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,307 | #403 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 121 | 48.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(169) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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