Core Version Switcher
v1.0.1by Kanani Parth · updated 8 days ago
Easily switch between WordPress core versions safely from the dashboard.
- Rank
- #32,674
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 359
- 359 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Core Version Switcher at a glance
Core Version Switcher is a WordPress plugin by Kanani Parth with 10+ active installs, the #32,674 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 20% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Oct 31, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 4 plugins tagged “version-switcher”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats136 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Core Version Switcher |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#32,674 · down 1,593 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #32,674 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #31,443 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,862 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,110 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,707 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #30,022 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #30,474 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #31,081 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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 7.0.8 → 7.1.4
- Released 1.0.1 (was 1.0.0)
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Aug 3, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 31, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Core Version Switcher
How many websites use Core Version Switcher?
Core Version Switcher 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 #32,674 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Core Version Switcher been downloaded?
359 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Core Version Switcher last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Oct 31, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is Core Version Switcher compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Core Version Switcher still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Core Version Switcher have?
No one has reviewed Core Version Switcher on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Core Version Switcher?
The plugins most like Core Version Switcher, by the tags they share, are Core Rollback (20K+), RIS Version Switcher (100+) and WP Downgrade (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 359 |
| Author | Kanani Parth |
| First released | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 31, 2026 |
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