IPv6 Detector
v1.2by ppatux · updated 15 years ago
Simple IPv6 detector widget for WordPress to show if user is connecting with IPv6 or IPv4.
- Rank
- #28,016
- Up104 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 22
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,232 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
IPv6 Detector at a glance
IPv6 Detector is a WordPress plugin by ppatux with 20+ active installs, the #28,016 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Jun 28, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “IPv4”. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | IPv6 Detector |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 22 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
Rank over time
#28,016 · up 111 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,016 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #28,120 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #28,132 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,143 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,158 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,014 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,053 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,038 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,127 |
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 | 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% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6.0
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 30, 2010
- Last updated
- Jun 28, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about IPv6 Detector
How many websites use IPv6 Detector?
IPv6 Detector is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,016 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has IPv6 Detector been downloaded?
3,232 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was IPv6 Detector last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Jun 28, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is IPv6 Detector compatible with the latest WordPress?
IPv6 Detector’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 IPv6 Detector still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does IPv6 Detector have?
No one has reviewed IPv6 Detector on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to IPv6 Detector?
The plugins most like IPv6 Detector, by the tags they share, are Client IP Detector Plugin (10+) and Tiny Simple AdBlock Detector (10+).
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 22 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | ppatux |
| First released | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.6.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 28, 2011 |
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