Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade
v1.1by mrodrigow · updated 16 years ago
Detects if visitor using Internet Explorer 6 and offers a screen to download a better an update version of most popular browsers
- Rank
- #32,141
- Down220 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.3K
- 13,293 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade at a glance
Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade is a WordPress plugin by mrodrigow with 10+ active installs, the #32,141 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Apr 5, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. It leads the 9 plugins tagged “internet”. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats41 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 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 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#32,141 · down 119 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #32,141 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,921 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #31,518 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #31,697 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #32,104 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #31,951 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #32,200 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #32,022 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 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.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 11, 2009
- Last updated
- Apr 5, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade
How many websites use Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade?
Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade 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 #32,141 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade been downloaded?
13,293 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Apr 5, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade compatible with the latest WordPress?
Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade have?
No one has reviewed Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade?
The plugins most like Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade, by the tags they share, are JT Internet explorer URL (70+), IE6 Upgrade Option (10+) and Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator (10+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 13.3K |
| Author | mrodrigow |
| First released | Apr 11, 2009 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 5, 2010 |
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