Multi Device Switcher
v1.8.7by thingsym · updated 5 months ago
Multi Device Switcher plugin allows you to set a separate theme for device (Smart Phone, Tablet PC, Mobile Phone, Game and custom).
- Rank
- #1,402
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17,000
- 10K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 304.5K
- 304,514 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Multi Device Switcher at a glance
Multi Device Switcher is a WordPress plugin by thingsym with 10K+ active installs, the #1,402 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 185 times, 240% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.8.7 came out on Jun 3, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. It leads the 31 plugins tagged “ipad”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats5K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Multi Device Switcher |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 183 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 98 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 471 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,320 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 254 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 187 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 208 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 247 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 429 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 105 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 125 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 133 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16,886 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16,886 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16,885 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16,907 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16,930 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16,922 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16,937 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16,928 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16,913 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16,929 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20,261 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16,908 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16,919 |
Rank over time
#1,402 · up 3 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #1,402 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #1,402 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #1,400 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #1,401 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #1,399 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #1,399 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #1,399 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #1,402 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #1,405 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,406 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,405 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,407 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,407 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,405 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -16.45% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +19.83% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.07% |
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 20K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #1407 → #1401
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.856%
- v1.618%
- v1.512%
- v1.78.7%
- Other6.3%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8.7
- Requires WordPress
- 5.9
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 31, 2012
- Last updated
- Jun 3, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Multi Device Switcher
How many websites use Multi Device Switcher?
Multi Device Switcher is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,402 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Multi Device Switcher been downloaded?
304,514 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 185 times. See download stats
When was Multi Device Switcher last updated?
Version 1.8.7 came out on Jun 3, 2026 (5 months ago). See every release
Is Multi Device Switcher compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Does Multi Device Switcher have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Multi Device Switcher. See its security record
Is Multi Device Switcher still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Multi Device Switcher have?
4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 82% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Multi Device Switcher?
The plugins most like Multi Device Switcher, by the tags they share, are Theme Switcha (7K+), Devices for Elementor (400+) and Child Theme Configurator (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 82%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 18%
- Positive
- 82%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 18%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17,000 |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 304.5K |
| Author | thingsym |
| First released | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Version | 1.8.7 |
| Requires WP | 5.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jun 3, 2026 |
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