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IE6 Upgrade Option

v4.0

by doc4 · updated 5 months ago

Display a warning message to users of IE6.

browser warning messageie6ie7internet explorer
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Rank
#42,303
Down40 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 14
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
21.1K
21,090 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

IE6 Upgrade Option at a glance

IE6 Upgrade Option is a WordPress plugin by doc4 with 10+ active installs, the #42,303 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 4.0 came out on May 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 7 plugins tagged “ie7”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2010.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

59 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
IE6 Upgrade Option Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.0246Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateIE6 Upgrade Option
Nov 4, 20263
Nov 3, 20260
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20262
Oct 21, 20263
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20266
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20262
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20264

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.131415Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202614
Nov 8, 202613
Nov 7, 202614
Nov 5, 202615
Nov 4, 202615
Nov 3, 202615
Nov 2, 202615
Nov 1, 202615
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202614
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 202613

Rank over time

#42,303 · down 331 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 6 days across 1 series.#35K#40KOct 28Oct 31Nov 3Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#42,303
Nov 8, 2026#42,263
Nov 7, 2026#38,759
Nov 3, 2026#35,296
Oct 31, 2026#38,582
Oct 28, 2026#41,972

Growth %

Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+7.69%
Nov 8, 2026-7.14%
Nov 7, 2026-3.33%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+7.14%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026+7.69%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v3.6100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
4.0
Requires WordPress
2.7
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
5.4
First released
Feb 12, 2010
Last updated
May 21, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about IE6 Upgrade Option

How many websites use IE6 Upgrade Option?

IE6 Upgrade Option 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 #42,303 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has IE6 Upgrade Option been downloaded?

21,090 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was IE6 Upgrade Option last updated?

Version 4.0 came out on May 21, 2026 (5 months ago).

Is IE6 Upgrade Option compatible with the latest WordPress?

IE6 Upgrade Option’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 IE6 Upgrade Option still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does IE6 Upgrade Option have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to IE6 Upgrade Option?

The plugins most like IE6 Upgrade Option, by the tags they share, are Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade (10+), IE6 und IE7 Detection Script (10+) and Stop IE6 (30+). Compare all alternatives

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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IE6 Upgrade Option
Estimated installs≈ 14
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads21.1K
Authordoc4
First releasedFeb 12, 2010
Version4.0
Requires WP2.7
Requires PHP5.4
Last updatedMay 21, 2026

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