Compatibility Mode Disabler
v1.0.0by canis1980 · updated 9 years ago
Disable Compatibility Mode in Internet Explorer for intranet sites. Also starts Chrome Frame if present.
- Rank
- #44,900
- Up123 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.3K
- 4,342 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Compatibility Mode Disabler at a glance
Compatibility Mode Disabler is a WordPress plugin by canis1980 with 10+ active installs, the #44,900 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 9% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 22, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “Chrome Frame”. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats107 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Compatibility Mode Disabler |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#44,900 · up 1,003 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #44,900 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,023 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,344 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #44,413 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,285 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #42,991 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,763 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,903 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 22, 2017
- Last updated
- Aug 22, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Compatibility Mode Disabler
How many websites use Compatibility Mode Disabler?
Compatibility Mode Disabler is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #44,900 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Compatibility Mode Disabler been downloaded?
4,342 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Compatibility Mode Disabler last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 22, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Compatibility Mode Disabler compatible with the latest WordPress?
Compatibility Mode Disabler’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Compatibility Mode Disabler still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Compatibility Mode Disabler have?
No one has reviewed Compatibility Mode Disabler on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Compatibility Mode Disabler?
The plugins most like Compatibility Mode Disabler, by the tags they share, are WP IE Compatibility Checker (10+), JT Internet explorer URL (70+) and Google Chrome Frame for WordPress (30+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.3K |
| Author | canis1980 |
| First released | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 22, 2017 |
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