Stop IE6
v1.03by alencvitkovic · updated 16 years ago
This plugin identifies if a visitor is using Internet Explorer 6 (or older) and suggests to upgrade to a recent version or to install another web brow …
- Rank
- #24,206
- Down56 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.8K
- 4,820 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Stop IE6 at a glance
Stop IE6 is a WordPress plugin by alencvitkovic with 30+ active installs, the #24,206 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.03 came out on Jul 27, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “stop”. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats40 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Stop IE6 |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · +6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#24,206 · up 701 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,206 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,150 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,198 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,131 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,027 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,820 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,915 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,065 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,938 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,018 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,976 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,907 |
Growth %
Average +0.51% 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 | -2.86% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v1.03100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.03
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 30, 2009
- Last updated
- Jul 27, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Stop IE6
How many websites use Stop IE6?
Stop IE6 is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,206 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Stop IE6 been downloaded?
4,820 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Stop IE6 last updated?
Version 1.03 came out on Jul 27, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Stop IE6 compatible with the latest WordPress?
Stop IE6’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 Stop IE6 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 Stop IE6 have?
No one has reviewed Stop IE6 on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Stop IE6?
The plugins most like Stop IE6, by the tags they share, are Stop Oldies (100+), JT Internet explorer URL (70+) and Internet Explorer 6 Upgrade (10+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.8K |
| Author | alencvitkovic |
| First released | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Version | 1.03 |
| Requires WP | 2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 27, 2010 |
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