Best compatibility mode plugins for WordPress
The most popular compatibility mode plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WP IE Compatibility Checker leads with 10+ active installs, ahead of Compatibility Mode Disabler (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “compatibility mode” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 compatibility mode plugins
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WP IE Compatibility CheckerThe most installed compatibility mode plugin, with 10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.9.35.
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Compatibility Mode Disabler10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 9 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.7.39.
All 2 plugins tagged “compatibility mode”
WP IE Compatibility Checker
Down in the last 7 days:1,114#34,852by Jonathan de Jong9 years ago
Prompt users to turn off IE compatibility mode if enabled.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Compatibility Mode Disabler
Up in the last 7 days:1,385#44,900by canis19809 years ago
Disable Compatibility Mode in Internet Explorer for intranet sites. Also starts Chrome Frame if present.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day