System Requirements Check
v1.2.4by Ethan Lin · updated 5 months ago
Checks for the specified version of the operating systems, web browsers, screen resolution, IP address, Flash Player, JRE, cookie, and Javascript.
- Rank
- #23,686
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 35
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7K
- 7,019 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
System Requirements Check at a glance
System Requirements Check is a WordPress plugin by Ethan Lin with 30+ active installs, the #23,686 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.2.4 came out on May 28, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 4 plugins tagged “requirements”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats81 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | System Requirements Check |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 35 · -16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 42 |
Rank over time
#23,686 · down 1,010 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,686 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,338 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,668 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,662 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,239 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,995 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,893 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,684 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,619 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,676 |
Growth %
Average -1.39% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -2.78% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.43% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.78% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -9.76% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| 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 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #22619 → #23668Installs 40+ → 30+
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.4
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Mar 28, 2014
- Last updated
- May 28, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about System Requirements Check
How many websites use System Requirements Check?
System Requirements Check 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 #23,686 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has System Requirements Check been downloaded?
7,019 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was System Requirements Check last updated?
Version 1.2.4 came out on May 28, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is System Requirements Check compatible with the latest WordPress?
System Requirements Check’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 System Requirements Check still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does System Requirements Check have?
4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to System Requirements Check?
The plugins most like System Requirements Check, by the tags they share, are WP-Cron Status Checker (5K+), Plugins Condition & Site Check (1K+) and Email Test (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 35 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 7K |
| Author | Ethan Lin |
| First released | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Version | 1.2.4 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | May 28, 2026 |
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