WordPress plugin comparison
Version Locker vs WP Downgrade
At a glance
- WP Downgrade has more active installs: 100K+, against 100+ for Version Locker.
- On a typical day, WP Downgrade is downloaded about 1,208 times, Version Locker about 7.
- Version Locker 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 Sep 2, 2026 for Version Locker.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Downgrade has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for Version Locker.
Line by line
WP Downgrade leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Version Locker |  WP Downgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,005 | #403 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 208 | 48.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(169) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | – |
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